Strikes in Syria Tensions Escalate

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1. 18 Aug

   The air strikes hit the runway of the Abu al-Duhur military base in Idlib’s eastern countryside early on Tuesday, according to state television reports.

   2 outlets · Al Jazeera
2. 19 Aug

   Turkey, which has NATO's second-largest army and has emerged as one of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's main allies, accuses Israel of trying to destabilise Syria and undermine its new administration, repeatedly calling for international pressure and measures on Israel to respect Syria’s territorial integrity.

   2 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 5 articles

• 20 Aug Netanyahu warns Israel will not tolerate Turkish military presence in SyriaIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel will not tolerate a Turkish military expansion into southern Syria, making this statement after recent Israeli airstrikes on a Syrian military base. No specific numbers or details are provided regarding the extent of Turkey's planned involvement in Syria. Netanyahu described his government as having sent a warning to Turkey through these actions, but…Al Jazeera
• 19 Aug Israel strikes an air base in Syria to prevent Turkish troops from deployingIsraeli military forces struck the Abu Duhur air base in northwest Syria early Tuesday morning with eight air strikes, causing damage but no casualties. The attack was aimed at preventing Turkish troops from deploying at the base, according to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office. The Syrian government has condemned the Israeli aggression, while Turkey and several regional countries have also issued…NPR
• 19 Aug Turkey slams Israel's 'untenable' claims after strikes on Syrian baseTurkey has rejected Israel's claims that it is allowing Turkish troops to deploy in Syria near its border with Israel, which Israel says would threaten its security. The Israeli Prime Minister's office said such a deployment would violate a "status quo agreed with Israel in security matters". Turkey's presidency responded by accusing Israel of trying to pursue "expansionist and destabilising policies" ahead of…The Straits Times
• 18 Aug Syria accuses Israel of striking military airfieldSyria has accused Israel of striking a disused military airfield in northwest Syria on August 18. According to Syrian state television, Israeli aircraft made eight strikes on the runway, causing material damage but no casualties. The attack allegedly came after a Turkish military delegation visited the airfield as part of efforts to reactivate it. This marks one of many incursions by Israel into Syrian territory…The Straits Times
• 18 Aug Eight air strikes hit airbase in Syria’s IdlibSyrian state media report that eight air strikes hit the Abu al-Duhur military base in Idlib's eastern countryside on Tuesday, causing damage but no casualties. State TV quoted a military source as saying Israeli forces carried out the attack, although there is no immediate comment from the Israeli military. This marks the first attack on the airbase since Bashar al-Assad's government fell in December 2024. The…Al Jazeera

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