UN Urges Israel to Halt Syria Offensive After Airport Attack

The United Nations has called on Israel to halt its offensive actions in Syria following Israel's confirmation of an airstrike on a military airport in the country's northwest. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric described the attack as a "very concerning violation of Syria's territorial integrity and airspace" and demanded that such aerial attacks cease.

Israel justified the strike by claiming the Syrian base was preparing to receive Turkish troops, which it argued would breach a security agreement between Israel and Syria. Israel stated it had repeatedly warned Syria that the troop movement would jeopardize regional security. The airstrike reportedly caused material damage to the airport's runway, though Syrian state television reported no casualties.

Syria's government condemned the escalation, holding Israel responsible and appealing to the international community and the UN Security Council to denounce the aggression. Damascus asserted that Israel's continued attacks since December 8, 2024, aim to undermine stability and increase regional tension. The Syrian government emphasized its commitment to moderation and consolidating stability.

Turkey, meanwhile, rejected Israel's claims regarding the deployment of its troops to the base. The article also notes that Syria, under President Ahmed al Sharaa, has largely avoided direct combat involvement in regional conflicts, focusing instead on diplomatic and security activities that have allowed Damascus to solidify its regional position after the fall of Bashar al Assad.

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This is another very concerning violation of the territorial integrity and airspace of Syria. These air attacks must cease, and obviously we oppose them.