Damascus: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa received phone calls from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to discuss Syria's escalating situation, especially in the southern regions. The regional leaders expressed support for Syria's sovereignty and rejected foreign interference in its internal affairs.

According to Anadolu Agency, the leaders condemned repeated Israeli attacks on Syrian territory, labeling them as a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability. They reiterated their commitment to Syria's unity and the importance of the Syrian state exercising full sovereignty over its land. Restoring security and stability across Syria was highlighted as a top priority.

President al-Sharaa expressed gratitude to Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar for their supportive positions during this critical time. He reaffirmed the Syrian state's commitment to protecting all segments of its population and emphasized the government's responsibility to safeguard the rights and security of every religious and ethnic group. He attributed the current unrest to weapons proliferation and external meddling.

The calls follow Israeli airstrikes on over 160 targets in Syria, including Suwayda, Daraa, and Damascus, resulting in casualties and injuries. Clashes between Bedouin Arab tribes and armed Druze groups in Suwayda further escalated the violence, leading to deadly attacks on Syrian security forces and a subsequent temporary ceasefire that collapsed.

Israel has justified its airstrikes as protection for Druze communities in Syria's south. However, most Druze leaders in Syria have rejected foreign interference, maintaining their commitment to a unified Syrian state. Since Bashar al-Assad's fall in December 2024, Israel has intensified its air campaign in Syria, declaring the buffer zone and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement defunct.