UN calls for ceasefire in Syria, urges Israel to halt attacks

Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, has urged Israel to refrain from its attacks in Syrian territory. The Secretary-General made these remarks today, Friday, December 20, and emphasized that no military forces, except for peacekeepers, should be present in the demilitarized zone between Syria and the occupied territories.

Guterres further stated that Syria’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity must be fully preserved, and any aggressive actions should cease immediately.