Jordan slams Israel for ‘destructive’ meddling in Syrian affairs

​​​​​​​BERLIN (AA) - Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi sharply criticized Israel on Tuesday for violating international law and attempting to destabilize Syria.

Safadi said at the Berlin Foreign Policy Forum that Syria's new government is trying to rebuild the country after 14 years of devastation but faces damaging interference by Israel, risking negative consequences for the entire region.

“Syria’s new government said it doesn't want conflict with anybody. It wants to focus on rebuilding Syria, ensuring that Syrians have security, safety and a future,” he said. ”So, what does Israel do? It comes and starts occupying more Syrian territory. It starts meddling in Syrian affairs in a very destructive manner.”

Safadi warned that destabilizing Syria would harm all countries in the region and beyond, including Europe. He said the international community must come together to help the Syrian government overcome the challenges the country faces.

“Look at the migration problem. We have close to 1.3 million Syrians in Jordan. Germany has a lot of migration from Syria as well. Those people will not go back unless their country is safe, secure, and conditions are there that will offer them the opportunity to rebuild their lives there,” he said.