Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa used his time at the United Nations General Assembly to criticize Israel over its airstrikes against his country.

Most of Sharaa’s speech focused on the progress Syria had made since his forces took Damascus, ending the rule of the Assad regime after over half a century in power. He concluded his speech on a harsher note, turning his ire towards Israel and its continued attacks against Syria, portraying Jerusalem as isolated in its hostile approach.