The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep concern on November 30th, between 4:15 PM and 5:15 PM UTC, over supporters of the new Syrian government burning the Israeli flag while displaying a "Free Syria" banner. The ministry stated that such public displays of hatred are problematic and called on Syrian authorities to prohibit such actions, particularly given the latitude granted to the new Syrian government by the democratic West. The statement was issued via X (formerly Twitter) by the Israeli MFA. This incident follows a report from earlier on November 30th detailing that an Israeli officer was seriously injured in Syria by a bullet lodged near his heart. While the specifics of that shooting remain unclear, the MFA's statement highlights diplomatic concerns regarding public sentiment and official responsibility within Syria. Details regarding the specific location or circumstances of the flag-burning incident within Syria were not provided in the Israeli MFA's statement. The ministry emphasized that the burning of the Israeli flag is not well-received and noted the problematic nature of the act when performed by individuals associated with the new Syrian government and its associated symbolism. A separate, unrelated social media post from November 21st included the word "Syria" alongside emojis and the term "Hummus," with no further context provided within the reporting window.
