The United Nations has called for an end to Israeli airstrikes in Syria after Israel struck the Abu al-Duhur military airfield in the eastern part of Idlib province. The report, published on August 19, 2026, said the UN described the attack as a violation of Syria’s territorial integrity and airspace.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, told a news conference on Tuesday that the airstrikes should stop and that the United Nations opposed them. His remarks followed Syria’s condemnation of the attack in letters sent to the UN secretary-general and the president of the Security Council.

The source did not provide details on casualties, damage, the timing of the strike, or Israel’s response. It also did not specify any action planned by the Security Council or other UN bodies following Syria’s letters and the spokesperson’s statement.