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Israel strikes an air base in northwest Syria : NPR
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Key Points:
- Israel conducted eight airstrikes on the Abu Duhur air base in northwest Syria to prevent Turkish troop deployment, causing damage but no casualties, according to Syrian state TV.
- Israel claims the strikes were necessary to stop Syria from breaching a security agreement by allowing Turkish forces at the base, which Israel views as a direct threat to its security.
- Syria, Turkey, and several regional countries condemned the Israeli attack, calling it a violation of sovereignty and an escalation that threatens regional stability.
- The U.S. expressed deep concern over the strikes, urging de-escalation and continuing to support diplomatic talks between Israel and Syria, which have yet to yield a security agreement.
- Tensions between Israel and Turkey have increased since the fall of Bashar Assad’s government in late 2024, with Israel conducting numerous airstrikes in Syria to limit military assets and influence.
