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Turkish Parliament late Wednesday approved a motion condemning Israel’s recent airstrikes in Syria, particularly those targeting Damascus, and reaffirmed its support for the Syrian people.
“We strongly condemn Israel’s vile attacks on Syria, particularly targeting Damascus. We reiterate our support for the Syrian people,” the resolution stated.
The motion, submitted by the parliamentary speaker and passed with majority support, comes amid escalating violence in southern Syria and repeated Israeli strikes.
Israel launched airstrikes on Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Defense Ministry and areas near the presidential palace. The strikes coincided with Israel’s renewed attacks in Syria’s southern Sweida province, where the Israeli military warned operations would continue unless Syrian government forces withdrew.
The Israeli army has said the operations aim to protect the Druze minority amid recent unrest in the area.
Syrian government forces had deployed to Sweida earlier this week to restore order following violent clashes between armed Druze militias and Bedouin tribal fighters that left at least 30 people dead and nearly 100 others injured, according to the Interior Ministry.
Later Wednesday, Syrian forces began withdrawing from Sweida after a cease-fire deal was reached with the province’s Druze religious leadership, Syria’s state-run SANA news agency reported.
The withdrawal followed the completion of the army’s “mission to pursue outlaw groups,” according to the agency. The Interior Ministry confirmed that the agreement includes full reintegration of Sweida under central government authority.
The cease-fire was announced as Israel carried out additional strikes in Damascus, Sweida, and the Daraa countryside. Syrian officials have labeled the Israeli attacks as violations of international law and sovereignty.
The violence marks a dangerous escalation in a region already strained by conflict and instability.
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