Türkiye condemns Israeli attacks on Syria’s Quneitra and Daraa

Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry on Monday strongly condemned Israeli attacks targeting Syria’s Quneitra and Daraa provinces, saying the strikes violated Syria’s territorial integrity, unity, and sovereignty. In a statement, the ministry said the attacks also constituted a clear violation of international law and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.

Calls for international action

“We strongly condemn Israel’s attacks on Quneitra and Daraa, which violate Syria’s territorial integrity, unity and sovereignty. These attacks, which disregard the safety of the Syrian people and their property and further worsen the lives of civilians in the region, constitute a clear violation of international law and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement,” the statement said. The ministry also called on the international community to fulfil its responsibilities to stop attacks targeting Syria’s progress since December 2024 and undermining regional stability.

Context and Türkiye’s position

The condemnation follows similar statements from Syria and Russia, which also denounced the strikes. Turkey has consistently opposed Israeli military operations in Syria and has called for the full implementation of the Disengagement Agreement. Ankara also supports Syria’s territorial integrity and has urged Israel to withdraw from occupied Syrian territory. The strikes come as Israel continues to occupy a buffer zone on the Syrian side of the border following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.