The Turkish Grand National Assembly late on 16 July approved a speaker-backed motion that “strongly” condemns Israel’s recent airstrikes in Syria, particularly in Damascus, and reiterates support for the Syrian people. The resolution, introduced by Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş, passed with backing from the ruling Justice and Development Party as well as opposition CHP, MHP, İYİ and New Road Party lawmakers; the DEM Party abstained, according to Anadolu Agency. The text brands the attacks a threat to regional and global security, affirms Syria’s territorial integrity and urges the international community to take “effective, consistent and decisive measures.” Ahead of the vote, senior officials—including AK Party spokesperson Ömer Çelik, Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran and Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz—issued separate statements denouncing the strikes and pledging that Ankara will continue to support Syria’s sovereignty. Israel carried out air raids on Damascus earlier Wednesday, with local media reporting hits on the Defence Ministry and sites near the presidential palace. Ankara’s censure follows similar warnings from the Arab Parliament and underscores growing concern that the conflict could further destabilise the wider region.