Syrian foreign minister to Axios: Israeli bombing of airbase was unjustified
Summary
The Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, told Axios that Israel’s bombing of the Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria was unjustified because Syria was not allowing Turkey to build a military presence there. Israel said the attack aimed to stop Turkey from expanding militarily at the base, but Syria said the work was only to repair the airbase for its own use.Key Facts
- Israel bombed the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northern Syria early Tuesday, targeting runways and hangars.
- The airbase is about 45 miles from the Turkish border.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel warned Syria not to host Turkish troops before the strike.
- Syrian Foreign Minister Al-Shaibani said Syria was not building a Turkish military base and was only repairing its damaged airbase.
- Al-Shaibani confirmed Turkish officers visited recently for military training and cooperation, but no permanent Turkish presence was planned.
- Syria also maintains military cooperation with other countries, including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar, and Russia.
- Syria and Israel had communication before the strike, with Syria asserting sovereignty over the base.
- President Donald Trump was briefed about the strike but did not comment on it publicly.
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