Syria minister accuses Israel of inciting sectarian tensions to gain influence  – Middle East Monitor

Syrian Information Minister Hamza Al-Mustafa said yesterday that “Israel is trying to exploit sectarian divisions to gain a foothold in Syria as part of its ongoing plans,” warning that some parties are benefitting from the fighting and regional tensions.

In a televised statement, Al-Mustafa affirmed that “following the liberation and the victory of the revolution, the state made civil peace a top priority.”

He added that after the formation of the…