Syria warns Israel poses ‘the greatest threat’ to Middle East stability

UNSC meeting on Syria turned into a heated debate between Israel and Turkiye over troops in Syrian territory.

x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Syria's Ambassador to the UN Ibrahim Olabi addresses the UN Security Council in New York City [File: Jeenah Moon/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 18 Sep 2026 18 Sep 2026 The United Nations Security Council’s monthly meeting on Syria’s post-Assad transition has seen Syria, Israel and Turkiye trade accusations over who can rightfully have a military presence on Syrian soil.

Syria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ibrahim Olabi, told council members on Thursday that he had hoped to focus on the country’s progress but was compelled to address Israel’s actions in Syria, according to a UN summary of the meeting.