British Foreign Secretary William Hague says the Israeli regime’s violation of Syrian airspace and bombing of the country is part of Tel Aviv’s right to self defense amid widespread outrage over the move.
Israeli regime’s fighter jets have led two airstrikes near the Syrian capital of Damascus in the past three days, including on a research center.
"All countries have to look after their own national security, of course, and are able to take actions to protect their own national security," Hague told Sky News.
Tel Aviv has claimed that the strikes have targeted an arms convoy bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement along with the research center, insisting it has been an act of self-defense.
However, the United Nations and the Arab League have voiced their concerns about the attacks.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon said they cannot verify “what has occurred” but stressed the reports of the airstrikes are a source of “grave concern”.
He also implied that Tel Aviv should “act with a sense of responsibility” to prevent an “escalation” in the already “devastating” conflict.
The Arab League has also called on the UN Security Council to “act immediately to end Israeli attacks on Syria” saying the move is a “dangerous violation of an Arab state’s sovereignty”.
Meanwhile, Egyptian president described the Israeli raids as a violation of the international law.
Foreign Ministries of Iran and Lebanon also condemned the aggression with Tehran saying the Israeli regime is trying to destabilize the region.
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