Syria, US say Israel attacked airbase in Idlib

Live updates

1. 1h ago

   Syria seeks security talks with Israel amid fresh drone strikes

   Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani expects security agreement negotiations with Israel to resume soon, identifying the cessation of attacks as a priority. This diplomatic push follows an Israeli drone strike on a civilian vehicle in southwest Syria that injured several people. Damascus condemned the strike as a blatant breach of international law and a violation of its sovereignty. These events occur as the United States and Israel remain in a dispute over a previous uncoordinated strike on the Abu Duhur air base in northern Syria.

   Why it matters

   Israel typically coordinates military strikes in Syria with Washington to avoid escalation. The recent failure to notify the US or Turkey regarding the Abu Duhur attack increased regional tensions. This friction coincides with heightened rhetoric from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toward Turkey.

   What is confirmed

   • Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani stated Syria expects negotiations with Israel over a security agreement to resume soon.
   • Syria condemned an Israeli drone strike on a civilian vehicle in southwest Syria as a flagrant violation of sovereignty.

   Still unconfirmed

   • An Israeli drone strike on a civilian vehicle in southwest Syria injured several people.
   • The United States and Israel are embroiled in a row over a Syria air strike.

   What to watch next

   • Confirmation of a date for security negotiations between Damascus and Tel Aviv.
   • US official response to the drone strike in southwest Syria.
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. www.aljazeera.com — Israeli drone strike on ‘civilian vehicle’ injures several in Syria
   2. consent.yahoo.com — US and Israel embroiled in row over Syria air strike
   3. sana.sy — Al-Shaibani: Syria expects talks with Israel to resume soon, halting attacks a priority
   4. en.abna24.com — Paper / Ankara and Tel Aviv: Is Syria a Potential Ankara-Tel Aviv Clash Ground?
   5. www.israelnationalnews.com — Defense/Security
   confidence 80%
2. 1d ago

   Israel struck Syria air base without warning US or Turkey

   Israel attacked the Abu Duhur air base in northern Syria without notifying the United States or Turkey. A US special envoy to Syria stated the lack of warning nearly caused a wider confrontation and worsened tensions between Israel and Turkey. While Israel typically coordinates military actions with Washington, this specific strike occurred despite risks of escalation with the US and its NATO ally. Simultaneously, reports indicate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is increasing anti-Turkey rhetoric as polls show his Likud party losing ground.

   Why it matters

   The Abu Duhur base is located in Idlib province. The incident risks destabilizing relations between Israel and Turkey, a key NATO member. This occurs amid broader regional tensions involving Iran and Lebanon.

   What is confirmed

   • Israel struck the Abu Duhur air base in northern Syria without warning the United States.
   • Israel did not warn Turkey before the air strike.
   • The US special envoy to Syria stated the strike nearly triggered a wider confrontation.
   • Benjamin Netanyahu is using anti-Turkey rhetoric as polls show the Likud party losing ground.

   What to watch next

   • Official response from the Israeli government regarding the lack of notification
   • Diplomatic communications between Turkey and Israel
   • Further polling data on the Likud party's parliamentary standing
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. www.aa.com.tr — Israeli premier turns to anti-Türkiye campaign as polls show Likud losing ground
   2. www.newsday.com — A US envoy says Israel did not give a warning to the US ahead of a recent Syria air strike
   3. www.indiatoday.in — Israel strike on Syria base nearly triggered clash with Turkiye, says US envoy
   4. TribLIVE.com — A U.S. envoy says Israel did not give a warning ahead of a recent Syria air strike
   5. www.trtworld.com — Israel's Netanyahu turns to anti-Türkiye rhetoric as polls show Likud losing ground
   confidence 90%
3. 5d ago

   Israel accused of striking Syrian airbase in Idlib

   Syria and the US have accused Israel of conducting air strikes on a military airbase in Idlib province, Syria. The strikes, which occurred on Tuesday, have been condemned by the US as an "unnecessary escalation". The incident has raised concerns about the potential for further conflict in the region.

   Why it matters

   The Syrian civil war has been ongoing since 2011, with various factions and foreign powers involved. Idlib province is one of the last major rebel strongholds in Syria. Israeli air strikes have targeted Syrian military installations in the past, often citing Iranian military presence as a justification.

   What is confirmed

   • Eight air strikes hit the airbase in Syria's Idlib.
   • The US envoy to Syria has called the Israeli air strikes "unnecessary escalation".
   • Israel is accused of conducting the air strikes on the Syrian airbase.

   What to watch next

   • Further Israeli action against Syrian military targets
   • Response from the Syrian government or its allies
   • US diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. Al Jazeera — Eight air strikes hit airbase in Syria’s Idlib
   2. reuters.com — Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, US envoy concerned over escalation
   3. France 24 — Middle East live: Syria and the US accuse Israel of striking military airport in Idlib province
   4. Politico — Trump’s Syria envoy calls Israeli air strikes on base ‘unnecessary escalation’
   5. CBS News — U.S. envoy in Turkey chastises Israel for "unnecessary escalation" with strikes on Syrian air base
   confidence 90%