Syria: Israeli Strike Near Damascus Breaks International Law

📡 BBC World Service · 1 min read ·
Syria: Israeli Strike Near Damascus Breaks International Law
Syria accused Israel on [Day] of violating international law with a missile strike near Damascus, the latest escalation in a series of cross-border attacks. The Syrian foreign ministry said the strike, which targeted a location in the vicinity of the capital, constituted a "flagrant violation" of international law and UN charter. No further details on casualties or damage were immediately provided. The incident comes days after reports emerged that Israel had struck a military airbase close to the Turkish border, underscoring the expanding scope of Israeli operations inside Syrian territory.