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Israel carried out strikes near Damascus and on a military airbase close to the Turkish border in Syria, actions Damascus called an unjustified act of aggression and a violation of international law. The US condemned the strikes as an 'unnecessary escalation,' warning they could destabilize the region as Syria's post-Assad government tries to consolidate control. The strikes come amid ongoing Israeli operations against perceived military threats emanating from Syrian territory, adding friction to Israel's relations with the new Syrian authorities and drawing international scrutiny over regional stability.