On August 18, 2026, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes targeting the Abu Al Duhur air base in Idlib, Syria. Doha described the strikes as a flagrant violation of Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, international law, and the UN Charter. The ministry warned that a lack of accountability and deterrence encourages ongoing violations and risks dragging the region into a wider escalation.
Syrian state TV reported the August 18 strikes, which resulted in no reported casualties. US envoy Tom Barrack separately termed the action an “unnecessary escalation” that does not advance regional stability. Following the attacks, Qatar reiterated its solidarity with the Syrian government and its support for preserving the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.