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Tom Barrack Criticizes Israeli Airstrikes on Syrian Airbase as Unnecessary Escalation

Tom Barrack, the U.S. special presidential envoy for Syria, criticized Israeli airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in northwestern Syria on Tuesday. The administration announced that the strikes constitute an unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability. Barrack noted that the Syrian government, led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa, has shown a preference for de-escalation and has not maintained proxy forces. Syrian state media reported that eight strikes hit the runway of the airbase, which has been out of service since 2012. While the strikes caused material damage to the infrastructure, no casualties were reported. The administration expressed concern over the military action, urging all parties to prioritize logical discourse over further kinetic incidents. This move comes as the administration continues to manage complex regional dynamics, including ongoing tensions between Israel and Turkey over the Syrian landscape following the fall of Bashar Assad's government.

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