On December 12, local time, UN Secretary-General Guterres expressed deep concern through a spokesperson about the widespread violations of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity in recent times. The statement specifically mentioned Israel's hundreds of airstrikes on Syria and indicated an urgent need to alleviate violence in all areas of Syria. Guterres stated that the 1974 Disengagement Agreement is still in effect, condemned all actions inconsistent with the agreement, and called on the parties to the agreement to fulfill their obligations, including ending all unauthorized presences in the buffer zone. The statement emphasized that while maintaining public order, support must be given to a credible, orderly, and inclusive transitional arrangement for Syria.