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Syria's ambassador to the UN @IbrahimOlabi, flanked by ambassadors from over two dozen other countries makes remarks at the UN stakeout: "Two days ago, on the 9 September 2026, Israeli officials entered the sovereign territory of the Syrian Arab Republic and proceeded to the summit of Mount Hermon. This action occurred amid the continued Israeli military presence and repeated incursions into Syrian territory. International law is clear. The Charter of the United Nations is clear. The 1974 agreement on disengagement between Syrian and Israeli forces is equally clear. Countries are here standing with Syria today to affirm that international law, the United Nations Charter, the United Nations Security Council resolutions, and the established lines and arrangements under the 1974 agreements must be fully respected and upheld. Syria's position has also been clear. It has consistently distanced itself from the ongoing regional escalation. It has repeatedly affirmed that it will not pose a threat to any of its neighbors. This responsible approach has been repeatedly acknowledged by members of the international community. We stress that any military, political, or other action risks undermining the significant progress achieved by the Syrian government, progress that is vital to the international community and the Syrian people."