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Syrian Foreign Minister Denounces Israeli Airstrike on Abu al-Duhur Airbase as Unjustified

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Syrian Foreign Minister Denounces Israeli Airstrike on Abu al-Duhur Airbase as Unjustified
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First reported by Mako · 19 hours ago

What happened

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani condemned Israel's August 2026 airstrike on the Abu al-Duhur airbase as unjustified, denying any permanent Turkish military presence there. He confirmed prior Syrian-Israeli talks about the base and urged shared responsibility for regional de-escalation. Syria remains interested in security negotiations with Israel to reduce tensions.

  • 01Syrian FM denies Israeli claim of permanent Turkish military presence at Abu al-Duhur base.
  • 02Israel struck the base on August 18, damaging runways but causing no casualties.
  • 03Syria and Israel held talks before the strike clarifying the base's status under Syrian control.
  • 04Syria communicated with the U.S. before and after the strike, expressing distrust of Israel.
  • 05Syrian FM calls for mutual recognition of security concerns and shared responsibility for de-escalation.
  • 06Syria seeks to renew security talks with Israel to stabilize the border region.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

N12Center · Hebrew19 minutes ago
Syrian Foreign Minister Denounces Israeli Airstrike on Abu al-Duhur Airbase as Unjustified
MakoCenter · Hebrew19 minutes ago
Syrian Foreign Minister Denounces Israeli Airstrike on Abu al-Duhur Airbase as Unjustified
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew15 hours ago
Syria Chooses Restraint After Israeli Strike on Abu al-Duhur Military Airport
MakoCenter · Hebrew19 hours ago
Syria Signals Restraint to Avoid Escalation After Israeli Airstrike on Abu al-Duhur Airbase
N12Center · Hebrew19 hours ago
Syria Signals Restraint to Avoid Escalation After Israeli Airstrike on Military Airport

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