U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack condemned Israeli airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur military airfield in Idlib province, northwestern Syria, saying the attack was an “unnecessary escalation” that threatens regional stability, according to published statements [1]. Syrian state media reported that eight strikes hit the airfield’s runway and storage facility on Tuesday, with no casualties reported [6][8].
The operation was the first major Israeli strike on Syrian territory in months and occurred against the backdrop of the broader conflict involving Iran, according to the report [7]. The airfield sits near the Turkish border, and the attack drew immediate diplomatic responses from Damascus and Washington [6][1].
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