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Saudi FM Arrives in Damascus on Official Visit

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Damascus on Tuesday on an official visit where he met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. It marks the first visit by a Saudi FM to Syria since 2011. Prince Faisal was received at Damascus International Airport by Minister of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 18, 2023

Syria Says Israel Strike Puts Damascus Airport Briefly Out of Service

The Syrian army said on Monday an Israeli missile strike had briefly put the Damascus International Airport out of service, the latest in a string of strikes targeting Iran-linked assets. A volley of air-launched missiles had hit the airport at 2 a.m., the army said in a statement.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 2, 2023

Damascus airport reopens after Israeli raid kills Syrian soldiers

Syrian army says Israeli missiles killed two soldiers and put Damascus airport out of service for second time in a year.

Al Jazeera · Jan 2, 2023

Israel Strike Crippling Syria’s Main Airport Hikes Tensions

Israel marked a major escalation in its years-long campaign of airstrikes in Syria, carrying out an attack last week that shut down the country’s main civilian airport in Damascus as Israel steps up efforts to stop Iranian weapons shipments to Hezbollah. Commercial flights were still halted at Damascus International Airport…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 14, 2022

Israeli Officials Consider Damascus Airport Bombing a Warning to Assad

Israeli officials leaked to the Hebrew media that the recent attack on Damascus International Airport was primarily to warn Bashar al-Assad's regime that submitting to the Iranian regime and its goals will cost a heavier price than getting rid of it. The officials told Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper Sunday that Israel…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 13, 2022

‘Heavy’ damage to Damascus airport confirmed after Israeli attack

Syria’s transport ministry says runways at Damascus International Airport remain out of service after missile strike.

Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2022

Syria: 'Significant' Damage to Airport from Israeli Strike

An Israeli airstrike that struck Damascus International Airport caused “significant” damage to infrastructure and rendered the main runway unserviceable until further notice, Syria said Saturday. The statement by the Transportation Ministry was the first detailing the extent of damage from Friday’s airstrike, the Associated Press reported. Syrian media reported earlier…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 11, 2022

Syria halts flights from and to Damascus, hours after Israeli attack

Syria halted flights to and from Damascus International Airport on Friday, the transport ministry said, a few hours after Israeli air strikes hit south of the capital.

Reuters · Jun 10, 2022

Syria Suspends Damascus Airport Flights after Israel Strike

Syria has suspended all flights to and from Damascus International Airport after an Israeli airstrike on Friday hit an area close to the facility, a pro-government newspaper reported. Al-Watan said the strike left the runway damaged, without giving further details about the attack, The Associated Press said. State news agency…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 10, 2022

3 Killed in Israeli ‘Aggression’ Targeting Southern Damascus, Says Syria

An Israeli "aggression" launched from the Golan Heights and targeting southern parts of the Syrian capital Damascus killed three people and caused some material damage, the Syrian ministry of defense said on Friday. Earlier on Friday, state TV reported that Syrian air defenses shot down a number of missiles in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 21, 2022