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Syria condemns Israeli strikes in Damascus, calls for UN action

Damascus, July 16 (UNI) Syria on Wednesday condemned the Israeli airstrikes that struck government buildings in the capital Damascus, calling them a "blatant violation" of national sovereignty and international law.
In a statement released by the foreign affairs authorities, Syria said the strikes targeted "civilian infrastructure and government institutions" in Damascus and surrounding areas, leaving several civilians, including women and children, injured and causing extensive material damage.
The statement said the attacks reflect Israel's "systematic policy of escalation" and its ongoing efforts to destabilize Syria and the wider region, describing them as a clear breach of the United Nations Charter and international humanitarian law.
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