Israel strikes Syrian military airbase in Idlib, Damascus and US confirm

Israeli warplanes conducted strikes against a military airbase in Syria's Idlib province, according to statements from Damascus and Washington on Sunday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the airfield had been the subject of recent Turkish military interest, with a delegation visiting the site to explore possibilities for its operational revival.

The strikes mark the latest in a series of Israeli military operations targeting Syrian military infrastructure. Israel has conducted hundreds of airstrikes across Syrian territory since the outbreak of the civil war, citing concerns over Iranian military expansion and the transfer of advanced weapons to militant groups.

Idlib province, located in northwestern Syria near the Turkish border, remains a contested region with a complex mix of opposition forces and designated terrorist organisations. The province has been a focal point of diplomatic negotiations between Turkey, Russia, and other regional actors seeking to manage the ongoing Syrian conflict.

No immediate reports of casualties or damage assessments have been released. The Syrian government has previously protested Israeli military operations, while Turkey and the United States maintain separate strategic interests in the region's security dynamics.