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US and Syria Condemn Israeli Airstrikes on Abu al-Duhur Airbase

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8 sources across 8 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

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Eight airstrikes hit the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in northwestern Syria's Idlib province early Tuesday morning. Syrian state media reported that the attacks targeted the runway and storage facilities, causing infrastructure damage but resulting in no casualties. The facility has been largely out of service as a dedicated military base since 2012 or 2013, though some sources indicate it has recently served as a training center for Syria's new army. The strikes reportedly followed a visit by a Turkish military delegation to the airfield as part of efforts to reactivate the base.

Tom Barrack, the US special presidential envoy for Syria and Iraq and US ambassador to Turkey, condemned the strikes on X, calling them a confirmed Israeli action and an unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability. Syria's Foreign Ministry also condemned the strikes as an unjustified act of aggression and a violation of Syrian sovereignty. Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates joined the condemnation, calling the strikes a blatant breach of international law. Israel has not officially claimed responsibility for the attacks, and some Israeli sources denied involvement, while others suggested that intelligence had been shared with the US regarding Syria's attempts to rebuild its military capabilities.

The incident occurs amid heightened tensions between Israel and Turkey. Turkey, a key ally of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's administration, has accused Israel of trying to destabilize the new Syrian government. Conversely, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Israel will not allow the strengthening of Syrian military capabilities that could pose a threat to Israel. This follows reports that Syria recently conducted air exercises using Russian made MiG 21 fighter jets.

How each side framed it

Centre-left
These outlets emphasized the pattern of Israeli aggression and the violation of Syrian sovereignty.
Centre
These outlets focused on the diplomatic fallout and the strategic context of Turkey's role in rebuilding the Syrian military.
Centre-right
These outlets highlighted Israeli security concerns and the potential threat posed by Syria's military rebuild.

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