An official statement affirmed the support of the State and the Palestinian people to that nation, amid the intensification of fighting following an offensive by extremist groups in the northern region.

We stress the maintenance of security and stability in Syria and respect for its independence and sovereignty, the text stressed.

Over the weekend, the Arab League also called for respect for Syria’s sovereignty, integrity, and unity.

In a statement, Gamal Rushi, Spokesman for the Secretary-General of the regional body, also expressed concern about the situation in that Levantine country.

According to several press reports, in the last few hours, the Syrian army and allied militias began to regroup their forces, after launching counterattacks in the Hama governorate, where they managed to expel the Islamic radicals from some areas,

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