Trump envoy 'deeply concerned' by Israeli strikes on Syrian air base

The US special envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, has expressed deep concern over Israeli strikes on the Abu al-Duhur military air base in northern Syria. According to the Middle East Eye, Barrack defended the Syrian government, stating that it has not adopted a predatory posture and has shown a preference for de-escalation with Israel. He described the strikes as an "unnecessary escalation" that does not advance regional stability.

The Israeli strikes on the airbase, which occurred on Tuesday, involved eight airstrikes on the runway and storage facilities, according to Syria's state-run Ekhbariya television. The Japan Times reported that there were no casualties. The Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks, saying they violated Syria's territorial unity and integrity.

Turkey and the US have both criticized the Israeli strikes, with Turkey rejecting Israel's justification for the attacks and accusing Jerusalem of violating Syrian sovereignty and stability. According to Arutz Sheva - Israel National News, Turkey made this statement. The reports did not provide further details on the US-Israel relationship or potential implications for the region.

Brief written by urgent.news from Middle East Eye, Arutz Sheva - Israel National News, The Times of Israel, Japan Times — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.