The Syrian representative to the UN has reportedly accused Israel of directly supporting Islamic State (Isis). Bashar al-Jaafari, Syria's permanent representative to the UN council, is alleged to have made the remarks on Wednesday (12 April).
The Jewish state is despised by Isis, the terrorist organisation that has urged its followers to kill Jews around the world. Attempts to smear Israel as a covet ally of Islamic militants has been an oft-repeated conspiracy theory around recent Middle Eastern conflicts.
Jaafari, 60, made the claim at a session of the UN Security Council organised to debate the future of war-torn Syria, according to the Jerusalem Post.
He is reported as saying: "The direct Israeli support to Isis through attacking Syrian army sites in Palmyra city on March 17 2017 added fuel to the fire and made things worse."
Another accusation al-Jaafari made was that Israel has treated injured al-Qaeda terrorists.
Jaafari's remarks came just two days after Israel announced it was closing the Taba border crossing with Egypt as intelligence reported an imminent threat from Isis, according to The Independent.
It is rare for Israel to publicly acknowledge playing a role in the Syrian conflict. However, Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman warned Syria not to attempt to shoot down Israeli bombers when missiles were fired at Israeli planes near Palmyra on 17 March.
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http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/israel-backs-isis-conspiracy-parroted-by-syrias-un-envoy-1616923Either al-Jaafari is a moron, or he's proof that parallel universes exist.
