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Eight Israeli air strikes hit Abu al-Duhur air base in Idlib, Syria, causing extensive damage but no casualties; the attack, the first on the base since Assad's government fell in 2024, drew condemnation from the United States and Jordan as an 'unnecessary escalation,' while Syria condemned the strikes and Israel had not commented.
Syria and U.S. envoy Tom Barrack accuse Israel of overnight strikes on the Abu al-Duhur Military Airbase in Idlib, calling it an unnecessary escalation that threatens regional stability; Israel has not claimed responsibility. Reports say the airbase runway was targeted, but details and casualties are unclear as authorities have not issued official responses. Both Damascus and Washington advocate de-escalation and restraint amid regional tensions.
Syria's Islamist rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir Al Sham (HTS), are attempting to transition from governing the small province of Idlib to ruling the entire country following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Their governance in Idlib, characterized by a mix of Islamic and technocratic rule, offers insights into their potential national leadership. While they have distanced themselves from a jihadist past and gained some international acceptance, challenges remain due to their lack of democratic structures and economic difficulties. Experts warn that governing a diverse nation like Syria will be significantly more complex.
The ongoing conflict in Syria has exacerbated the already dire humanitarian conditions in the regions of Idlib and Aleppo, with intensified fighting leading to increased displacement and suffering among civilians.
Funerals are being held for the victims of a drone attack on a military academy in Homs, Syria, which killed at least 89 people, including 31 women and five children. In retaliation, government forces have intensified shelling and missile attacks on opposition-held Idlib, resulting in the deaths of 11 civilians, including a two-year-old child. The attack in Homs marks an unprecedented use of drones against government forces, prompting the Syrian regime to blame "terrorist" groups and vow a forceful response. The United Nations Secretary-General expressed concern about the drone attack, while Russian President Putin offered condolences to Syrian President al-Assad.
Syrian and Russian warplanes carried out retaliatory airstrikes on terrorist bases and arms depots in Idlib, killing dozens of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) Takfiri terrorists and injuring many more. The attacks were in response to militant drone attacks in neighboring provinces that killed civilians and caused damage to private properties. The airstrikes destroyed the headquarters, weapons caches, and drone launch sites of HTS terrorists and their affiliated groups, including high-profile terrorist commanders. Over 30 air raids have been documented in the vicinity of Idlib, and militants have evacuated their headquarters to avoid further attacks.