The world interacts with Israeli attacks on Damascus Syria War news in Syria

A round of major international reactions after Israeli air strikes near the Ministry of Defense and the Presidential Palace in the capital of Syria.

Israel launched many air strikes in the heart of the Syrian capital, Damascus, with the continued clashes in the city of Suwaida, southwest, after a truce collapsed between government forces and armed groups.

Defense Minister Israel Katz said that the Israeli forces were hit near the entrance to the Syrian Ministry of Defense on Wednesday, hours after the Syrian government forces asked Suwaida.

Another blow near the presidential palace, on the outskirts of the city.

At least one person was killed and 18 others were injured in the attacks, according to the Syrian government media, referring to the Ministry of Health.

The attacks on the capital of Syria come amid the continuous turmoil in the city of Sowida, where local Sunni Bedouins were involved in fierce clashes in recent days with fighters from the Druze minority in Syria, which Israel views as a potential ally in Syria and claims to interfere in protection.

Damascus deployed its forces in the city on Tuesday and announced the ceasefire, but the fighting quickly resumed.

Here is how the world interacts with Israel’s attacks on Damascus:

US

Foreign Minister Marco Rubio said the United States “is very anxious” about the escalation of violence.

“We will work on this problem … I just got out of the phone with the relevant parties. We are very anxious about it, and we hope we have some updates later today. But we are very anxious,” Rubio said.

turkey

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attacks and said it was an attempt to sabotage Syria’s efforts to achieve peace, stability and security.

The ministry said: “The Syrian people have a historical opportunity to live in peace and integration with the world.”

“All stakeholders who support this opportunity must contribute to the efforts of the Syrian government to restore peace.”

Omer Celik, President of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the ruling ruler, also condemned the attacks.

“The Israeli attacks pose a security threat to the entire region and the world,” Celic wrote on X.

Gulf Cooperation Council

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Amman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates – condemned the attacks in the “strongest terms”.

In a statement, the Secretary -General of Jasim Muhammad Alboudwi said that the Israeli attacks were “a flagrant violation” of Syria’s sovereignty, “violating international laws and standards, and a serious threat to regional security and stability.”

Albawi repeated the support of the Gulf Cooperation Council for regional integrity in Syria, adding that the continuation of Israeli attacks constitutes an “irresponsible escalation” and ignored international efforts to achieve stability in Syria and the region.

Norway

The Norwegian Foreign Minister said that the recent Israeli strikes may undermine the efforts made towards the peaceful transition of power in Syria.

Esbin Barth Eddie wrote on X.

He said that he was “anxious” from “escalating violence” in Syria and urged all actors to exercise “the maximum restraint.”