Pakistan Condemns Israeli Attack on Syrian Air Base, Citing Regional Instability

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel's "unprovoked" attack on an air base in Syria, warning that such actions could further destabilize regional peace and security. The Foreign Office stated that these provocative actions represent a flagrant violation of international law.

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Such provocative actions constitute a flagrant violation of international law and have the potential to further undermine regional peace and stability.

Syria's state-run Ekhbariya television reported that Israel conducted eight airstrikes targeting the runway and storage facilities at the Abu al-Duhur base near Aleppo. However, separate military and civilian sources indicated that there were no casualties resulting from the strikes. Pakistan reiterated its unwavering solidarity with Syria, supporting its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and prosperity.

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We encourage all parties to prioritise logical discourse over further military incidents.

The international reaction was mixed. US envoy Tom Barrack described the strikes as an "unnecessary escalation" that does not promote regional stability, urging parties to prioritize dialogue over military incidents. In contrast, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, while not directly acknowledging responsibility, stated that Israel had warned Syria against deploying Turkish troops near Aleppo, viewing it as a threat to Israeli security. Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shibani called for an end to the attacks, urging Israel to reconsider its policy toward Syria and its allies.

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Israel and Syria agreed to a status quo in security matters, which Syria was on the verge of breaching by permitting Turkish troops to deploy at an airbase near Aleppo. Israel repeatedly warned Syria that such a deployment would pose a threat to Israel’s security. Syria chose to ignore these warnings.