UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Israel over the attack in Damascus: 'I am following developments in Syria with concern and condemn Israel's violation of Syria's sovereignty, including recent airstrikes near the presidential palace in Damascus. It is vital that these attacks cease and that Israel respect Syria's sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity and independence. I unequivocally call on all involved parties to cease all hostile actions, exercise maximum restraint and avoid further escalation.'


