The first response from Turkey to Israel's attack on Damascus.

16.07.2025 16:11

The first response from Turkey to Israel's attacks on Damascus has come. In a statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was stated, "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Israel's attacks on the center of Damascus following its interventions in southern Syria are attempts to sabotage Syria's efforts to ensure peace, stability, and security."

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The Israeli army launched attacks on the capital Damascus, citing the conflicts in the city of Sweida, Syria as a pretext. In the initial attacks, the General Staff Headquarters was hit, while subsequent attacks targeted both the General Staff Headquarters and the Presidential Palace. The first response from Turkey to Israel's attacks on Damascus has arrived.

"IT IS AN ATTEMPT OF SABOTAGE"

In a statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the following was noted:

"The attacks carried out by Israel in the center of Damascus, following its military interventions in southern Syria, are an attempt of sabotage against Syria's efforts to ensure peace, stability, and security. The Syrian people have a historic opportunity to live in peace and integrate with the world. All stakeholders who are in favor of evaluating this opportunity should contribute to the Syrian government's efforts to establish tranquility."

ÖMER ÇELİK CONDEMNED THE ATTACKS

Ömer Çelik, Deputy Chairman of the AK Party and Party Spokesperson, stated that they strongly condemn Israel's attacks on Syria. In a post on his social media account, Çelik noted:

"We strongly condemn Israel's attacks on Syria. Israel's attacks pose a security threat to the entire region and the world. We will continue to support Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity."