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The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong condemnation of Israeli airstrikes targeting a military airbase in the northwestern province of Idlib. The ministry’s statement released on Tuesday characterized the action as an unjustified act of aggression that violated Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity while posing a serious threat to regional security and stability. Officials noted that such attacks have continued unabated since December 8, 2024, even as Damascus has demonstrated restraint and focused on stabilizing the country. This pattern, the ministry added, reveals an intent to sabotage stability efforts and increase tensions across the region.
The foreign ministry placed full responsibility for the escalation on Israel and appealed to the international community as well as the United Nations Security Council to issue a clear condemnation and adopt a resolute position against these repeated breaches. In its statement, the ministry affirmed that Syria would persist in safeguarding its national rights and interests by all legitimate means provided under international law and established norms. The diplomatic push comes amid a series of similar incidents that have drawn concern from various regional actors.
Syrian state television reported that eight airstrikes struck the runway of the Abu Duhur military airbase early on Tuesday morning. A military source quoted by the broadcaster stated, “Israeli occupation aircraft early this morning targeted the runway of the Abu Duhur military airport with eight strikes,” adding that the attacks resulted in material damage to the facility’s infrastructure but caused no human casualties. The Associated Press, citing Syrian state TV, confirmed the details of the strike on the Idlib governorate base while noting that Israel had offered no immediate comment on the operation.
This latest incident forms part of a broader campaign of Israeli strikes across Syria that began intensifying after December 2024, according to repeated statements from Damascus. In April 2025, for instance, Syrian authorities reported near-total destruction of the Hama airbase in similar raids that injured dozens, as covered by Al Jazeera. Such actions have targeted multiple military sites, raising ongoing questions about their strategic objectives in the post-transition period.
Jordan joined Syria in denouncing the strikes, with Amman describing the attack as a violation of sovereignty and calling for measures to prevent further regional escalation, a Jordanian news outlet reported. The coordinated regional responses highlight growing frustration with the frequency of cross-border military operations. Observers following the situation have documented a marked increase in such events over the past 20 months.
The Syrian government has consistently maintained that its restraint is aimed at avoiding wider conflict while pursuing internal stability. By bringing the matter before the Security Council, Damascus seeks to leverage international mechanisms to deter future violations. The ministry’s latest statement underscores the legal framework it intends to operate within during its defense of territorial integrity.
