Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa Calls for Arab Unity Against Israeli Occupation at the Arab-Islamic League Summit

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa delivered a historic speech during the Arab and Islamic League summit, expressing gratitude for the continued Arab support for Syria amid difficult circumstances. He emphasized that Syria’s return to the League represents a decisive step toward strengthening Arab solidarity. In his speech, which included greetings to Arab leaders such as Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, and Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Al-Sharaa focused on several key points concerning the Arab nation.

Main points highlighted in the speech:

Syria’s Return to the Arab League: The president described it as a historic moment reflecting the shared will to unify Arab ranks in the face of political, economic, and humanitarian challenges. He affirmed that Syria is an integral part of the Arab home and will support just causes with all its capabilities.

Support for the Palestinian Cause: Al-Sharaa strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli aggression, settlement policies, and calls for forced displacement from Gaza, considering them a humanitarian disgrace and a threat to the entire Arab nation. He called for Arab unity to reject these schemes and announced Syria’s readiness to contribute to humanitarian and diplomatic efforts to aid Gaza and apply international pressure for a ceasefire, emphasizing the right of return for Palestinians.

Occupation of the Syrian Golan: He stressed rejection of Israeli violations since 1967 and adherence to the 1974 UN-supervised disengagement agreement. He warned that this occupation threatens regional security and called on Arab countries to stand with Syria in confronting Israeli escalation, urging the international community to pressure for an immediate withdrawal.

In conclusion, President Al-Sharaa affirmed that the Syrian people will always stand with the Palestinians toward liberation, emphasizing that this historic moment should mark the beginning of joint Arab cooperation to restore the global standing of Arab causes. The speech comes amid rising regional tensions, underscoring the importance of Arab unity as described by Al-Sharaa.