Syria denounces Israeli strike near Damascus as breach of international law

Syria’s foreign ministry announced on Tuesday that an Israeli airstrike hit a location on the outskirts of Damascus, calling the operation a clear violation of international law and an infringement on Syrian sovereignty. The ministry did not release casualty figures, but officials said the attack was an unlawful use of force against Syrian territory.

The strike, which occurred in the early hours, targeted a site that Syrian authorities described as a strategic installation near the capital. No official confirmation has been provided about the specific target, and the Syrian government has urged the international community to condemn the act and hold those responsible accountable.

This incident follows a series of recent Israeli operations in Syria, including a reported attack a few days earlier on a military airbase situated close to the Turkish border. That earlier raid was also attributed to Israel and sparked similar accusations of breaching Syrian airspace.

Israel has repeatedly justified its cross‑border actions by citing the need to disrupt Iranian‑backed militia networks and weapons shipments moving through Syrian territory. Damascus, however, maintains that such strikes constitute aggression and threaten regional stability.

While Israeli officials have not issued an immediate response to the latest claim, United Nations representatives have called for restraint from all parties and urged a return to diplomatic channels. The broader Middle East remains on edge as both sides exchange accusations.

Syria’s government said it will continue to defend its sovereignty and called on international partners to intervene diplomatically. The ministry warned that further violations could lead to heightened tensions and urged the global community to enforce existing legal norms governing state conduct.