“We consider it absolutely important to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic and other states of the region,” the Foreign Ministry said.

The department reminded that on the night of November 20, Israeli aircraft fired on the suburbs of Damascus, firing 40 cruise missiles.

After the attack, more than ten Syrian military and civilian deaths and injuries were reported.

The ministry emphasized that while Israeli actions add tension and increase the conflict potential of the situation around Syria.

Earlier, the Israeli army reported the application of air strikes on targets in Syria.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this was a response to shelling of Israeli territory.