I condemn the recent Israeli airstrikes on Damascus, which once again violated Syria’s sovereignty and resulted in the loss of innocent lives. These strikes constitute a clear violation of international law and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement between Israel and Syria. Syria has endured immense hardship over the past decade. Its people deserve peace — not further violence or external interference. Malaysia stands in solidarity with the Syrian people, and calls for an immediate end to such violations and a renewed commitment to humanitarian principles and the rule of law. ANWAR IBRAHIM Photo: Reuters