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Breaking news: The Israeli army targeted the General Staff headquarters and the presidential compound in airstrikes on Damascus, the Syrian capital. US Secretary of State Rubio expressed deep concern over the Israeli attacks, and US President Donald Trump issued his first statement. Trump called on Israel to halt its attacks on Syria.

Syrian President Sharaa stated that he would remain in Damascus and defend every inch of Syria. The Syrian government's new statement read,"A ceasefire has been reached between security forces and local armed groups in the province of Suwayda."

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LEBANON CONDEMNS ISRAEL'S ATTACKS

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned Israel's attacks on Syrian territory.

In a written statement, President Avn stated that he condemned Israel's attacks on Syrian territory, targeting the capital Damascus and some official institutions,"in the strongest possible terms."

Aoun emphasized that the attacks were a clear violation of Syria's sovereignty, international law, and the United Nations Charter.

Noting that these Israeli attacks could put the security and stability of the region at risk of further tension and escalation, Aoun expressed Lebanon's full solidarity with the Syrian people and state.

Avn once again called on the international community, stating that"all means must be used at every level and on every platform to stop the attacks and respect the territorial integrity of sovereign states."

On the other hand, Lebanese Prime Minister Salam also condemned Israel's attacks on Syria.

In his written statement, Selam stated that the attacks were a clear violation of Syria's sovereignty and the most basic rules of international law.

Selam said:

THE KILLER ISRAELI ARMY: THIS IS JUST A WARNING

Israeli Army Radio announced that the Israeli army targeted the area near the Presidential Palace in Damascus in an attack allegedly carried out as a "warning."

MINISTER FİDAN MET WITH HIS SYRIAN COUNTERPARTY

According to information received from Foreign Ministry sources, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone call with Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hassan Shaybani. Minister Fidan noted that Israeli attacks targeting southern Syria and Damascus were alarming.

Minister Fidan emphasized that interventions that threaten regional security and efforts to establish stability in Syria must end immediately, and stated that it is important for all relevant parties to make efforts to establish peace in Syria.

"IT IS AN ATTEMPT TO SABOTAGE SYRIA'S STABILITY"

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement regarding Israel's attacks on Damascus, saying,"Israel's attacks on central Damascus, following its interventions in southern Syria, are an attempt to sabotage Syria's efforts to establish peace, stability and security."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a written statement regarding Israel's attacks on Damascus.

"Following Israel's military interventions in southern Syria, the attacks it has now carried out on the centre of Damascus are an attempt to sabotage Syria's efforts to establish peace, stability and security," the statement said.

The statement stated that the Syrian people have a historic opportunity to live in peace and integrate with the world, adding,"All stakeholders who support this opportunity should contribute to the Syrian Administration's efforts to establish peace."

A LOW THREAT FROM ISRAEL: IF THE SYRIAN ARMY DOES NOT WITHDRAW FROM SWEIDAH...

Israel threatens to continue attacks if Syrian army does not withdraw completely from Suwayda

Israel has threatened to continue its attacks until the Syrian army withdraws completely from Suwayda in the southwestern part of the country. Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz, in a post on his X account, stated that its attacks on Syria would intensify.

Katz threatened Damascus with more violent attacks if the Syrian army did not withdraw completely from Suwayda in the southwestern part of the country.

Addressing the Druze in Israel, Katz said,"You can count on the Israeli army to protect your brothers in Syria," and claimed that they would fulfill their commitment to "protect the Druze" together with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu also addressed Druze Israeli citizens in a video message published on his office's X account.

Asserting that the situation in southwestern Syria is very serious, Netanyahu reminded that the Israeli army is carrying out attacks under the pretext of"protecting the Druze."

Netanyahu addressed the Druze, saying,"I have a request for you. You are Israeli citizens. Do not cross the border. You could be killed or captured."

Arguing that the Druze were risking their lives by crossing the border, Netanyahu signaled an attack by saying,"Go back to your homes and let the Israeli army take action."

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Second Attack on General Staff Building by Israel

The Israeli army carried out a second attack on the General Staff headquarters in Damascus, the capital of Syria.

"THOSE RESPONSIBLE WILL BE BROUGHT TO JUDICIAL COURT"

The Syrian Presidency condemned the violations in the southern province of Suwayda and stated that those responsible would be brought to justice.

In a written statement, the Syrian Presidential Press Office stated that the incidents taking place in some parts of Sweida were"criminal and illegal" and were condemned.

The statement read,"These actions completely contradict the fundamental principles of the Syrian state. Those responsible, whether at the individual or organizational level, will be held accountable before the judiciary. No crime will go unpunished."

The statement conveyed that the state has adopted the preservation of security and stability as its primary goal, and that a comprehensive investigation into the events is ongoing and that all necessary legal steps will be taken.

The statement emphasized that the rights of the people of Sweida will always be protected and that no party will be allowed to threaten security and stability in the region.

"PERPETRATORS MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE"

US Ambassador to Ankara and Special Representative for Syria Tom Barrack stated that they unequivocally condemn the "violence against civilians" in Syria's Sweida province. Barrack shared a post about the events in Syria's Sweida province on his social media account, X.

Emphasizing their unequivocal condemnation of the"violence against civilians" in Sweida, Barrack said,"All parties must step back and establish meaningful dialogue that will result in a permanent ceasefire. The perpetrators must be held accountable."

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The Israeli army announced that it will send reinforcements to the border line following the attacks on Syria.

According to a statement from the Israeli Army Spokesperson, following the events in Suwayda, in which the Druze were at the center, a decision was made to establish military fortifications at the border.

It was stated that the Israeli army"conducted situation assessments to determine the necessary fortifications at the border within the framework of the operation objectives."

It was reported that the Israeli army "will continue both defensive and offensive actions." The Israeli army carried out airstrikes in Damascus today.

Small-scale armed clashes broke out on July 13 in Suwayda, located on the Jordanian border in southern Syria, after Druze groups seized some vehicles belonging to Bedouin Arab tribes.

After the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, the Israeli government disrupted the Druze region's integration efforts and promised military and political support to the Druze minority against the Damascus government.

In Israel, figures such as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yisrael Katz have threatened that"attacks" on Syria will increase.

ISRAEL STRIKES GENERAL STAFF BUILDING IN DAMASCUS

The Israeli army spokesperson announced that it had carried out an airstrike on the entrance to the General Staff headquarters in Damascus, where it had increased its threats by using the events in Suwayda, a predominantly Druze-populated area in southern Syria, as an excuse.

The Israeli army, which announced that it was"following" the events in southern Syria where the Druze were at the center and the steps of the Syrian administration, stated that"in line with the instructions from the political will, Israel is targeting the region and preparing for various scenarios."

On the other hand, an AA correspondent in Damascus reported that three explosions occurred in the city.