Syria: Israeli Strike Near Damascus Breaks International Law
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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.