
ANKARA, July 17 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed Israel's attacks on Damascus in a phone call on Thursday, Turkey's presidency said, adding Erdogan had voiced support for Damascus.
The presidency said Erdogan told Sharaa that Israel's attacks were unacceptable and a threat to the entire region, and Ankara welcomed a ceasefire reached with Syria's Druze. Sharaa thanked Erdogan for Turkey's support in protecting Syria's territorial integrity and sovereignty, it added.