Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on 17 July spoke by telephone with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, condemning Israel’s latest strikes on Syrian territory as “unacceptable” and warning that the escalation poses a threat to the stability of the entire region, according to a statement from Ankara’s Communications Directorate. Erdogan said Türkiye would continue to support the Syrian people and welcomed the cease-fire reached this week between government forces and Druze groups in the southern province of Sweida. He added that Ankara views the truce as a positive step toward preserving Syria’s territorial integrity. Sharaa expressed appreciation for Türkiye’s backing of Syria’s political unity and sovereignty. The call followed Israeli air raids on 16 July that hit more than 160 targets across Damascus, Sweida, Daraa and nearby areas, killing at least three people and wounding 34, Syrian officials said.