Israel Strikes Syrian Airbase | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Israel launches its first airstrike on Syrian government assets in months, hitting the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northwestern Syria — a move that rattles regional alliances and sparks international alarm. While Syria claims no casualties, Turkey condemns the attack as a violation of sovereignty, and U.S. envoy Tom Barrack calls it an “unnecessary escalation.” Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office cites Turkish troop presence at the base as a security threat, while Syria’s foreign minister accuses Israel of targeting not just Damascus but its allies — all amid rising tensions between Tel Aviv and…