Syria Warns Israel against Total Escalation in Region

Syria’s Foreign Ministry threatens Israel following yet another overnight airstrike attributed to the Jewish state.

In a statement, Damascus says that Israel’s “aggressive policies” are likely to drag the region into a “comprehensive escalation and a new phase of insecurity and instability.”

The foreign ministry adds that Israel is striking Syria to “escape its internal problems through aggressions and crimes outside its borders.”

A fourth airstrike in Syria attributed to Israel within a week was carried out early this morning, reportedly killing two Syrian civilians.

Israel appears to have stepped up its activity in its northern neighbor in recent weeks, targeting Iranian and Hezbollah activity in the nation.