On Dec. 7 Israel illegally conducted air raids on the airport in Damascus and its vicinity.

Such gangster-like military attack is a wanton violation of Syria's sovereignty and international laws.

The U.S. is behind the escalated tension and instability in the Middle East. It has zealously encouraged and patronized Israel's armed attacks and military threats to its neighboring countries while resorting to all means and methods to topple the Syrian people's legitimate government.

The DPRK strongly condemns the recent air raids and all other aggressions and interventions that make the situation complicated.

It extends full support and solidarity to the Syrian people in the just struggle to reject the outside pressure and interference and protect the sovereignty and security of their country.