Syria Demands Israeli Withdrawal After Attack On Abu Al
Syria has formally accused Israel of attacking the Abu al-Duhur Airport and is demanding a withdrawal to pre-2024 positions. Despite the tension, Damascus stated it prefers diplomatic channels over direct military conflict.
Why it matters
The situation underscores the fragile state of regional security and the ongoing efforts by Syria to maintain sovereignty while avoiding full-scale war.
Syria has accused Israel of carrying out an attack on Abu al-Duhur Airport on August 18, describing the strike as part of a wider effort to destabilize the country and obstruct its state-building process.
In a statement carried by Syrian state media, Damascus argued that the significance of the attack went beyond any immediate damage to the airport. Syrian authorities said it sent a political and security message intended to weaken the state as it works to restore its institutions, rebuild the economy and attract international investment.
Damascus also renewed its demand for Israeli forces to withdraw to the positions they held before December 8, 2024. It also called for full compliance with the 1974 Disengagement Agreement, the framework governing the separation of Israeli and Syrian forces.
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