Syria condemns Israeli strike near Damascus as sovereignty breach amid Idlib airbase attacks

Syria condemns Israeli strike near Damascus as sovereignty breach amid Idlib airbase attacks

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Syria's foreign ministry condemned an Israeli strike on a village southwest of Damascus, labeling it a breach of the country's sovereignty and a violation of international law; Israel said the operation was aimed at a terrorist preparing attacks. Earlier, Israel bombed the Abu al-Duhur military airfield in Idlib province, damaging the runway but causing no casualties. Israel said the attack was intended to prevent Turkish forces from being deployed to the base. The strike drew condemnation from Syria and Turkey, and U.

S. envoy Tom Barrack described it as an unnecessary escalation that threatens regional stability. Turkey denied any presence at the airfield and called the Israeli action reckless.

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Syria's foreign ministry Tom Barrack Israel President Ahmed al-Shaara United States Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan

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Abu al-Duhur military airfield, Idlib Province, Syria Idlib Province, Syria Turkey Damascus, Syria Washington, D.C., United States

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August 22, 2026
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Syria denounces Israeli strike near Damascus as breach of sovereignty
Syria denounces Israeli strike near Damascus as breach of sovereignty

BBC • 22 Aug 21:42

Syria condemned an Israeli attack on a village southwest of Damascus, calling it a violation of its sovereignty and international law, while Israel said it targeted a terrorist preparing attacks.

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August 21, 2026
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U.S. envoy calls Israeli strike on Syrian airbase an unnecessary escalation
U.S. envoy calls Israeli strike on Syrian airbase an unnecessary escalation

PBS • 21 Aug 22:35

U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack said Israel's bombing of the Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria was an unnecessary escalation that threatens regional stability, amid rising tensions between Israel, Turkey and Syria.

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August 20, 2026
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Israel accuses Turkey of risky moves in Syria after airstrike on Abu al-Duhar base
Israel accuses Turkey of risky moves in Syria after airstrike on Abu al-Duhar base

DW.com • 20 Aug 13:48

Israel said Turkish forces were poised to deploy to a Syrian air base, prompting a strike, while Turkey denied any presence and condemned the attack as reckless.

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August 19, 2026
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Israel strikes Abu Duhur air base in northwest Syria to block Turkish troop deployment
Israel strikes Abu Duhur air base in northwest Syria to block Turkish troop deployment

npr.org • 19 Aug 07:51

Israel bombed the Abu Duhur airfield in Idlib province, saying the attack was intended to stop Turkish forces from being stationed there. The strike caused runway damage but no casualties and drew condemnation from Syria, Turkey and several regional states.

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August 18, 2026
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US ambassador to Turkey calls Israeli strikes on Syrian base unnecessary escalation
US ambassador to Turkey calls Israeli strikes on Syrian base unnecessary escalation

CBS News • 18 Aug 14:45

U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack said the Israeli airstrikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase were an unnecessary escalation that does not promote regional stability.

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Syria blames Israel for strike on Abu Duhur airfield, US envoy calls it unnecessary escalation
Syria blames Israel for strike on Abu Duhur airfield, US envoy calls it unnecessary escalation

The Times of Israel • 18 Aug 13:32

Syria said an Israeli airstrike damaged the runway of Abu Duhur military airport near the Turkish border, while a US envoy described the attack as an unnecessary escalation that threatens regional stability.

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Syria and U.S. Envoy Blame Israel for Overnight Strike on Idlib Airbase
Syria and U.S. Envoy Blame Israel for Overnight Strike on Idlib Airbase

The Jerusalem Post • 18 Aug 12:31

Syria's foreign ministry and U.S. envoy Tom Barrack said Israel carried out airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur military airfield in Idlib, calling the attack an unnecessary escalation, while Israel denied involvement.

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