Envoy says Israel did not notify the US before strikes on Syrian base.
They publishedEnvoy says Israel did not give the US notice before strikes on Syrian base
First reportSouth China Morning Post · 22 Aug, 10:00Z
Latest reportAl Jazeera · 22 Aug, 19:18Z
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Why it matters
What
US envoy Tom Barrack said Israel gave no warning before striking Syria’s Abu Duhur base, while Israeli officials said intelligence was shared.
Why
Barrack called the attack an unnecessary escalation, underscoring strained coordination as Washington seeks to ease Syria-Israel tensions.
Watch
US-led de-escalation efforts and whether Israel or Barrack provide further evidence about prior intelligence sharing.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Netanyahu ordered eight air strikes on Abu Al-Duhur airbase in Idlib.
- Israel says the strikes warn Turkey against military entrenchment in Syria.
- Israel claimed a security status quo with Syria was being tested by Turkey.
- US expressed rare concern over Israel's escalation and lack of notice.
- Analysts warn the incident could trigger a wider Israel-Turkey confrontation.
Summary
- U.S. special envoy to Syria says Israel did not warn Washington about the Abu Duhur strike.
- Israeli Defense Minister Katz says Israel alerted senior Syrian officials and shared intelligence with the U.S.
- Barrack suggests miscommunication or a field commander decision as possible reasons for no warning.
- Attack damaged the base but caused no casualties; Netanyahu's office cites Syria on verge of breaching agreements with Turkey.
- Tensions rise as Turkey’s involvement and past incidents shape regional dynamics amid Israeli strikes.
Summary
- Tom Barrack, US ambassador to Turkiye, says Israel gave no warning before Syria strikes.
- Israeli officials deny Barrack’s claim, saying intelligence was shared with US authorities.
- Barrack calls the Abu Duhur base attack an 'unnecessary escalation' and questions Turkish baiting.
- Katz accuses Barrack of inaccuracies and notes Trump administration’s stance on occupation of Golan Heights.
- The US aims to broker de-escalation talks amid ongoing Syria-Israel tensions.