US Envoy Barrack Accuses Israel of Failing to Warn Before Syrian Airstrikes
US special envoy Tom Barrack criticized Israel for not providing adequate warning before striking the Abu Duhur military base in northern Syria, a move Tel Aviv denies. Barrack labeled the attack an unnecessary escalation, suggesting it may have been intended to provoke Turkey, while Israeli officials insist they shared intelligence with Washington beforehand. The incident has intensified diplomatic friction between the US, Israel, and Turkey, with Syria condemning the strike as a violation of sovereignty. Despite US efforts to broker de-escalation, the Trump administration has maintained strong support for Israel, which continues its military operations in Syrian territory following the 2024 ouster of Bashar al-Assad.
