{
  "id": 1808315,
  "title": "UAE strongly condemns Israeli raids on Syrian military airbase",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/uae-strongly-condemns-israeli-raids-on-syrian-military-airbase",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T21:11:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-strongly-condemns-israeli-raids-on-syrian-military-airbase-1.500645136"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Arab Emirates has vehemently denounced Israeli military strikes on a Syrian military airbase in Syria's Idlib Governorate. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs asserted that such actions constitute a \"flagrant violation\" of international law and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement between Syria and Israel. The UAE emphasized that Israel must adhere to the agreement, which outlines the terms of disengagement between the two nations. The UAE reaffirmed its commitment to Syria's territorial integrity and stability, expressing solidarity with the Syrian people and backing initiatives aimed at achieving security, peace, and development. The UAE also urged the international community to take swift action to halt the repeated attacks on Syrian territory and prevent further escalation. The ministry warned that actions intensifying regional tensions could jeopardize regional and international peace and security.",
  "summary": "The UAE has strongly condemned Israeli raids on the Abu Al Duhur Military Airbase in Syria’s Idlib Governorate, reaffirming its rejection of any violation of Syria’s sovereignty or threats to its security and stability. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said continued Israeli attacks on Syrian territory constitute a “flagrant violation” of international law and the 1974…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "US Envoy condemns 'Israeli' airstrike on Syrian airbase",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/us-envoy-condemns-israeli-airstrike-on-syrian-airbase",
        "published": "2026-08-18T11:09:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Israel launches eight strikes on Syrian airbase",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/israel-launches-eight-strikes-on-syrian-airbase",
        "published": "2026-08-18T13:28:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, draws condemnation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/israeli-airstrikes-hit-syrian-airbase-draws-condemnation",
        "published": "2026-08-18T15:53:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Analysis: Syrian airbase attack is an Israeli message to Damascus, Ankara",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/analysis-syrian-airbase-attack-is-an-israeli-message-to-damascus",
        "published": "2026-08-18T17:51:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "US criticizes Israeli airstrike on Syrian military airfield",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/us-criticizes-israeli-airstrike-on-syrian-military-airfield",
        "published": "2026-08-18T21:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "UAE condemns Israeli strikes on Syrian air base",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/uae-condemns-israeli-strikes-on-syrian-air-base",
        "published": "2026-08-18T22:54:18.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}