Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Al Simban said today that the continuation of Israeli raids against Syria is aimed at ‘Undermining progress’ of his country, which is going through a transitional period after the fall of Bashar al -Assad.

“Israeli attacks are not mere violations of international law, but coordinated challenges aimed at undermining Syrian progress and stability,” declared during a press conference in Damascus with the European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravkaand emphasized that his country does not want war.

“Syria has clearly expressed its intentions: We do not pursue war, but rebuilding,” He added, referring to Damascus’ efforts to recover the country, which has been destroyed for more than 13 years of civil war.

Attempt to “destabilize the area”

In addition, the de facto government of Syria condemned Israeli bombings on its territory yesterday after the Israeli Artillery and Air Force wounds, calling for it to exist. “appeasement” and assuring that he does not raise ‘Threat to anyone’ in the area, according to the official Sana Syrian News Agency.

“We strongly condemn Israeli bombings (…) This escalation is a blatant violation of Syrian national sovereignty and exacerbates tensions in the region, and we have more than ever need to calm down and peaceful solutions.”according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry Press Office in Damascus.

“We reaffirm that Syria has never been and will not be a threat to anyone in the region. The absolute priority in the Syrian south is to extend the power of the state and to terminate the presence of weapons outside (of control) state institutions’, continues the text.

Still speaks of ‘Great human and material losses’ In Israeli bombings, without further details.

The de facto Syrian authorities also denied any responsibility for the artillery fire against Israel’s territory, for which the Israeli side made Damascus in chargeand accused of agents who seek to “Destabilize the area”.

“Regarding the information circulating for fire against the Israeli side, we confirm that we have not been able to confirm that they are true,” It is added to the announcement of the Foreign Ministry Press Office.

“We believe that various parts seek to destabilize the area to serve their own interests,” The announcement concludes.