Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, US envoy concerned over escalation
Eight Israeli airstrikes hit an airbase in northwestern Syria early on Tuesday, Syrian state media said, in what the US envoy for the region called an “unnecessary escalation”. Syria’s state-run Ekhbariya , citing a military source, said the attack struck the runway and storage facilities at the Abu al-Duhur base, while a separate military source and a civilian who lives near the base said there…
On Tuesday, Israeli airstrikes targeted an airbase in northwestern Syria, according to Syrian state media. The United States' regional envoy expressed concern over the incident, deeming it an "unnecessary escalation" that could undermine regional stability. Syrian state-run Ekhbariya reported that the attack hit the runway and storage facilities at the Abu al-Duhur airbase, while a civilian near the base confirmed there were no casualties.
The Israeli military did not comment on the strikes. The base, located around 70 kilometers from the Turkish border, has been inactive since 2013 and has served various purposes during Syria's civil war. Following the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad, it transformed into a training center for Syria's new army. Israel had previously targeted Syria, aiming to curb Iran's influence in the country.
Security tensions escalated between Israel and Turkey, Turkey being a key ally of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Turkey has been training Syria's military, aiding in rebuilding its institutions, and providing diplomatic and military support. Israel has warned Turkey against strengthening Syria's military capabilities that could threaten Israel's security, while Israel has detected signs of Syria accelerating its efforts to rebuild its air force.
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- Qatar condemns Israeli airstrikes on Abu Al Duhur air base in Syria gulf-times.com
- Turkey condemns Israeli air strikes on Syrian base middleeasteye.net
- Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, US envoy concerned over escalation al-monitor.com
- Qatar condemns Israeli airstrikes on Abu al-Duhur military airport in Syria dohanews.co
- US calls Israeli strike on Syrian air base 'unnecessary escalation' abc.net.au
