Hezbollah Condemns Israeli Aggression on Syria, Urges Unified Response to Destabilization Efforts
BREAKING | Israel has launched a massive wave of bombing across Syria, targeting Damascus and its countryside, Deraa, Hama, Latakia, Idlib, and other areas. pic.twitter.com/SC6Iz5EzzY
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In an official statement issued on Saturday, Hezbollah described the attack as 'a clear attempt to undermine Syria's stability and weaken its national capabilities,' linking it to Israel's ongoing aggressions against Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.
Hezbollah reaffirmed its firm stance on preserving Syria's unity and sovereignty as an independent state, expressing confidence that 'the honorable people of Syria will stand as a solid barrier against such malicious plots.'
The statement concluded by calling on the international community—particularly Arab nations—to take urgent and decisive action to halt these repeated attacks that threaten the region's sovereignty, stability, and security.
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