Syria studies joining Mecca defense alliance as Shibani cites 1,000 Israeli attacks

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani announced at the Manama Dialogue that Damascus is studying joining the Mecca Defense Alliance and detailed Israeli attacks on Syria.

• Shibani announced Damascus is studying joining the Mecca Defense Alliance formed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey.
• Shibani said Israel has carried out more than 1,000 attacks on Syrian territory in under two years, killing dozens.
• Shibani demanded a return to the pre-December 8, 2024 lines and activation of the 1974 disengagement agreement, asserting the Golan is Syrian land.
• Shibani denied skirmishes with Jordan, saying the two countries' joint council would hold its third meeting next month.