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Israeli airstrikes on Syrian Abu al-Zuhur airbase

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Israeli airstrikes targeted the Abu al-Zuhur military airbase in Syria’s Idlib province, causing damage to the runway and ~~infrastructure.~~ storage facilities. While no casualties were reported, the strikes followed a visit by a Turkish military delegation to the site, which has been undergoing rehabilitation. Israel suggested the operation was a necessary measure to prevent the establishment of Turkish military installations and air defense systems that could limit Israeli military freedom of action. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office further indicated the strikes were a response to Syria breaching security understandings by allowing Turkish troop deployment near Aleppo. Turkey has categorically rejected these claims, describing them as ‘baseless’ and asserting there was no Turkish military presence at the airbase. Ankara accused Israel of attempting to destabilize the region and violating Syrian sovereignty. The strikes drew condemnation from the Syrian government and several Arab nations. The United States, through Special Presidential Envoy Tom Barrack, characterized the strikes as an ‘unnecessary escalation’ that threatens regional ~~stability.~~ stability, noting that the interim Syrian government under Ahmed al-Sharaa has sought de-escalation. The U.S. has expressed interest in establishing a deconfliction mechanism involving Israel, Turkey, and Syria to prevent future ~~confrontations.~~ confrontations and accidental miscommunications.

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