Israel has attacked military bases in Syria, after which many Arab countries including Saudi Arabia have expressed their displeasure. Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned this attack, calling it an aggressive action by Israel. This attack was carried out on Friday, March 20, 2026, targeting Syrian military structures. According to the report of Al Jazeera, Saudi Arabia has clearly stated that this is against international rules.
What reason did Israel give for the attack?
The Israeli army has informed that they have targeted Syrian army camps, a command center and combat equipment. According to Israel, this action has been taken in response to the attacks on the Druze community living in Sweda province of southern Syria. Israel has said that it is fully committed to the security of the Druze people living in Syria. However, Syria has completely rejected these arguments of Israel.
These countries also registered their protest
Apart from Saudi Arabia, other big countries of the region have also strongly opposed this attack. Turkey has called it a dangerous step which may further increase tension in the area. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said the attack was a violation of Syria’s sovereignty. Kuwait, Jordan and Egypt have also expressed concern over this and demanded intervention from the United Nations Security Council.
Country Reaction Date Saudi Arabia Strong condemnation and aggressive action told 21 March 2026 Turkey Violation of international law 21 March 2026 Qatar Violation of UN Charter 21 March 2026 Kuwait Appeal for action from the Security Council 21 March 2026 Syria Attempt to destabilize the region 20 March 2026
The Syrian Foreign Ministry has said that Israel is trying to disturb peace in the area and it will itself be responsible for its consequences. This tension is believed to be part of a larger regional conflict in which many countries are involved.