Berlin-based Arab Journalist Rips Israeli Military Assault On Syria

Berlin, May 13, IRNA -- A Berlin-based Arab journalist strongly condemned the recent Israeli military aggression in Syria, branding it ˈa flagrant violation of international laws and conventions.ˈ Speaking to IRNA in Berlin, Ahmad Afani said the Israeli assault on Syria proved that the western-backed Zionist regime could act in the Middle East with impunity. The Mideast has become a ˈlawless region.ˈ Israel is allowed to do whatever it wants without fearing any repercussions, said the former head of the Syrian and Kuwait news agency in Germany. This situation is also dangerous for the stability in Europe, Afani added. He pointed out that a number of prominent German politicans had repeatedly criticized Berlinˈs unconditional support for the illegal Jewish state. The veteran Palestinian reporter said the Israeli military aggression in Syria was in response to the latest series of military victories by the Syrian government forces. Afani also lashed out at the Arab League for its inaction on the Israeli attack, labeling it as ˈincompetentˈ./end