Israeli opposition leader **Yair Lapid** has condemned the recent airstrike on **Syria's Presidential Palace in Damascus**, describing it as a **"reckless move"** that fails to serve Israel's strategic goals.
In an interview broadcast on Israel’s **Channel 2**, Lapid emphasized the importance of **protecting the Druze community in Syria**, but stressed that **targeting sovereign institutions like the presidential palace is unjustifiable**.
He also voiced his opposition to **toppling the Syrian regime**, arguing that **a stable Syria is in Israel's best interest**.
The **Israeli military** had confirmed launching airstrikes on **the Syrian General Command headquarters** and targets near the **Presidential Palace in Damascus** on Wednesday.
In response, the **Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs** issued a strong condemnation of the attack, accusing Israel of escalating tensions and **violating Syrian sovereignty**, and called on the international community to intervene and **halt repeated Israeli aggression**.
Meanwhile, **Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shara** addressed the nation early Thursday in a televised speech, accusing Israel of attempting to **turn Syria into a permanent war zone** and destabilize the country.
He asserted that **Israel's goal is to divide the Syrian people and undermine their ability to rebuild** the nation following years of conflict.
The address comes amid **ongoing violent clashes in the southern province of Suwayda**, involving **Druze residents and Bedouin tribes**, prompting the Syrian Ministry of Defense to **deploy reinforcements** to restore order and support local security forces.
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