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The European Union on Wednesday expressed concern over Israel's escalating military strikes on Syrian territory, calling on all external actors to fully respect Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In a statement, EU spokesperson Anouar El Anouni said: "The EU is alarmed by the continued clashes in Sweida (Suwayda), which have resulted in many casualties, and strongly condemns the reported violence against civilians."
"The transitional authorities have the responsibility to de-escalate and restore calm, to ensure accountability for all crimes and to take forward an inclusive transition," the spokesperson said, adding that the EU stands ready to support these efforts.
"In light of Israel's escalating strikes on Syrian territory, we urge all external actors to fully respect Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity," he added.
Israel renewed its airstrikes in Suwayda in southern Syria on Wednesday, in the latest violation of the country’s sovereignty. Tel Aviv claims that the attacks aim to protect the Druze community in Syria.
Separately, at least two people were injured in an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Syrian army's General Staff Complex in Damascus on Wednesday, the state news agency SANA reported.
The attacks came as the Syrian army deployed forces in the province to restore security and protect civilians and their property, following clashes between armed Druze and Bedouin groups that left at least 30 people dead.