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From the Liveblog of
Monday, October 9, 2023
From the Liveblog of
Monday, October 9, 2023
UAE said to warn Assad against joining Hamas conflict against Israel
Syrian President Bashar Assad speaks during a press conference with Iraq's Prime Minister (not seen) in Damascus on July 16, 2023 (LOUAI BESHARA / AFP)
The United Arab Emirates has reportedly warned the Assad regime in Syria not to enter the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Abu Dhabi has also warned Damascus not to allow any attacks against Israel from its soil, the Axios news site reports, citing two sources briefed on the matter.
The diplomacy is part of a US-led effort to prevent Hezbollah and other parties from joining the ongoing war.
