Israel-Hamas Conflict Spills into Syria, UN Chief Alarmed

The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict is spilling into Syria, exacerbating the already unstable situation in the country, according to the United Nations special envoy for Syria. The envoy highlighted airstrikes by Israel on Syrian airports and retaliatory actions by the United States, claiming attacks on its forces by groups backed by Iran. The envoy also noted a surge in violence in Syria, with increased attacks in government-controlled areas and rocket attacks on rebel-held northwest Syria. The United States accused Syria of allowing Iran and terrorist groups to use its airports for military purposes, while Russia criticized Israeli and U.S. actions as violations of Syria's sovereignty. Iran's ambassador refuted U.S. claims and emphasized Iran's commitment to avoiding escalation in the region.