EU says: Israel has right to defend itself

Here is the full statement:

Reports about last night's Iranian attacks against Israeli army posts from inside Syria to which Israel responded by striking against Iranian targets in Syria are extremely worrying.

As the EU has said repeatedly, Israel has the right to defend itself.

At the same time, we call on all regional actors to show restraint and avoid any escalation, which could further undermine regional stability.

For further information contact:

Maja KOCIJANCIC

Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations

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Adam KAZNOWSKI

Press Officer for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

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+32 (0)460 768 088

Lauranne DEVILLE

EEAS Press Officer

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