Turkish MP files 44 questions after Israeli strikes on Abu al-Duhur base
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Israeli airstrikes hit the Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria's Idlib province on 18 August, and Turkish opposition deputy Turhan Çömez submitted 44 parliamentary questions to Defense Minister Yaşar Güler over the timing after reports of a Turkish military visit a day earlier. Turkey's Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes as a violation of international law, while Damascus said eight strikes damaged the runway and caused no casualties.
Key Facts
- Syria said eight Israeli airstrikes hit the Abu al-Duhur airfield in Idlib province on 18 August, causing material damage to infrastructure and no deaths or injuries.
- İYİ Party deputy Turhan Çömez submitted 44 written questions to Defense Minister Yaşar Güler over the strikes and their timing.
- US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack called the strikes confirmed Israeli airstrikes and an unnecessary escalation that did not serve regional stability.
- Turkey's Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli strikes on Abu Zuhur airbase as a violation of international law and called for a decisive international stance.
- Damascus demanded the UN Security Council condemn the strikes and hold Israel responsible for repeated violations of Syrian sovereignty.
The Airbase Strikes
Israeli airstrikes hit the Abu al-Duhur Military Air Base in Syria's Idlib province on 18 August. Syrian state television said eight strikes hit the runway, causing material damage to the facility and no deaths or injuries. US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack described the attacks as confirmed Israeli airstrikes and an unnecessary escalation that did not serve regional stability. Israeli officials had not commented on the strikes as of Tuesday.
Parliamentary Inquiry
İYİ Party deputy Turhan Çömez filed 44 written questions to Defense Minister Yaşar Güler over the strikes and their timing. Çömez cited Arab press reports claiming a Turkish military delegation visited Abu al-Duhur on 17 August, one day before the attack. He asked whether Turkish soldiers were at the base during or immediately before the strikes and whether Israel warned Turkey through military or diplomatic channels. He also asked whether Turkey plans to convert the base into a Turkish Armed Forces base or a joint Turkish-Syrian military facility.
International Condemnation
Turkey's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Israeli strikes on the airbase as a violation of international law and Syria's territorial integrity. The ministry called on the international community to adopt a more decisive stance and ensure accountability for Israel's attacks. Damascus called the strikes an unjustified act of aggression and a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security and stability. Syria's Foreign Ministry said Israeli attacks since 8 December 2024 have undermined efforts to consolidate stability and called on the UN Security Council to take a firm position.
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Turkish MP files 44 questions after Israeli strikes on Abu al-Duhur base
