World Condemns Israeli Strikes on Damascus

 

Damascus, Syria – International condemnation followed Israeli airstrikes targeting central Damascus on Wednesday, including areas near the Syrian Defense Ministry and the Presidential Palace, leaving at least one dead and 18 wounded.

The strikes occurred amid heightened tensions in Syria's southwestern Suwayda province. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated the attack near the Defense Ministry came hours after demanding Syrian forces withdraw from Suwayda, where local Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters, viewed by Israel as potential allies, resumed clashes despite a brief ceasefire.

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Key Global Reactions:

United States: Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed deep concern: "We’re very concerned about it... We’re going to be working on that issue," stating calls were made with relevant parties.

Turkiye: Strongly condemned the attacks, calling them an attempt to "sabotage Syria’s efforts to achieve peace, stability and security." A Foreign Ministry statement urged support for Syrian peace efforts. A ruling party spokesperson added the attacks "pose a security threat to the entire region and the world."

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Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): Condemned the strikes in the "strongest terms." Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi labeled them a "flagrant violation" of Syrian sovereignty and international law, constituting a "serious threat to regional security" and an "irresponsible escalation."

Norway: Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide voiced deep concern, warning the escalation "risks undermining efforts towards a peaceful, Syrian-owned transition" and urged "maximum restraint."

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The attacks underscore the ongoing volatility within Syria and the persistent risk of regional escalation triggered by Israeli military actions.