The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has issued a statement condemning Israel’s attacks on Syria’s defence ministry and presidential palace in Damascus as a “flagrant violation” of the country’s sovereignty.

Secretary General of the GCC, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said that the attacks constituted a “breach of international laws and norms, and a serious threat to regional security and stability”.

Albudaiwi added that Israel’s continuation of the attacks is an “irresponsible escalation” which flies in the face of international efforts to stablise the situation in Syria.

He further reiterated the GCC’s support for the Syria’s sovereignty.