Syria Condemns Israeli Drone Strike on Civilian Vehicle in Rif Dimashq
The Syrian government has issued a sharp condemnation following an attack by an Israeli drone on a civilian vehicle in the western countryside of Damascus. The incident, which took place on the road between the Beit Jinn farm and the village of Beit Jinn, resulted in multiple injuries among civilians according to official reports.
In a formal statement released on Saturday, the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates described the strike as a blatant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic. The Ministry characterized the operation as a flagrant breach of international law, noting that it fits into a pattern of recurrent Israeli military actions within Syrian territory.
The government in Damascus has formally placed the responsibility for the consequences of these hostilities on the Israeli authorities. Officials warned that the continuation of such military actions serves only to exacerbate regional instability and undermines the safety and security of the civilian population residing in these areas.
Following the strike, the Ministry reiterated its demand for the international community and the United Nations Security Council to fulfill their legal and political mandates. The Syrian government urged global bodies to take decisive action to halt these hostilities and bring an end to the repeated violations of Syrian national sovereignty.
The area of Beit Jinn, located in the Rif Dimashq governorate, has been the site of previous security incidents, reflecting the ongoing instability in the border regions near the occupied Golan Heights. As of the time of the statement, Syrian officials maintained that the latest targeting of a civilian vehicle represents a significant escalation in the ongoing regional tensions, emphasizing that the Syrian state remains committed to upholding its sovereignty against all external military incursions. While the Ministry’s statement focused heavily on the legal implications of the strike, it underscored that the protection of civilians and the restoration of calm remain urgent priorities for the government in the face of persistent external threats.
