Arayssi: Israel View Syria As Turkey’s Proxy in Mideast

Tensions between Turkey and Israel flared after Israel launched airstrikes on a shuttered air base in northern Syria following a recent visit by a Turkish delegation. Dania Arayssi, Program Head and Senior Analyst at the New Lines Institute and Professor at Georgetown University spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on the escalating tensions in Syria. (Source: Bloomberg)

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel sent a message to Turkey the day after Syrian airbase was bombed

"We will not tolerate a Turkish military entrenchment moving southward, because it threatens us," the Israeli prime minister said. He stopped short of claiming Israeli responsibility for the strike.

What’s behind Israel’s latest attack on Syria?

US envoy warns Israel's strike could have sparked direct confrontation with Turkish forces.

Turkey accuses Netanyahu of pursuing ‘expansionist’ policies after Israeli strike on Syrian airbase

Turkey accused Benjamin Netanyahu of pursuing expansionist policies with recent Israeli airstrikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase near Aleppo.

Netanyahu casts Turkey as Israel’s new villain amid tough re-election fight

After more than two years of taking on Israel’s enemies across the Middle East, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing a tough re-election fight, is zeroing in on another perceived villain – Turkey. On Tuesday, warplanes bombed a base in northern Syria a short drive from the Turkish border. Netanyahu said Turkey was looking to establish a military presence there and that, after it ignored Israel’s warnings: “We made sure they understood it more clearly.” Heading into the October 27 electio...

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Turkey slams Israel's 'untenable' claims after strikes on Syrian base

Turkey firmly rejected on Wednesday ⁠what it called "untenable ​allegations" by Israel regarding its military position in Syria, after Israel bombed a Syrian air base near ​the Turkish border and said Syria was on the verge of permitting Turkish troops to deploy there. Israel carried out airstrikes against the Abu al-Duhur base near Aleppo on Tuesday, drawing condemnation from Turkey ​and criticism from a ‌US envoy who called the attack an "unnecessary escalation". FRANCE 24's Jasper Mortimer...

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Exclusive-Mossad chief, Syrian foreign minister discussed Turkish military deployments before strikes, sources say

Mossad chief, Syrian foreign minister discussed Turkish military deployments before strikes, sources say

ISRAEL-SYRIA/MOSSAD-TURKEY (UPDATE 1, EXCLUSIVE):EXCLUSIVE-Mossad chief, Syrian foreign minister discussed Turkish military deployments before strikes, sources say

Israel-Turkey tensions rise over military presence in Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was “dragging Turkey into dangerous adventures in Syria”, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday, following an attack on a Syrian airbase earlier this week. Israel struck the Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria on Tuesday, warning Syria was on the verge of violating a “status quo agreed with Israel […]

'Better off delivering empty speeches': Katz warns Erdogan against 'dragging' Turkey into Syria

"Erdogan is dragging Turkey into dangerous adventures in Syria. Israel will not allow any actor to threaten its security," Katz wrote on X/Twitter.

As election looms, Netanyahu puts Turkey in Israel's crosshairs

After more than two years of ordering on Israel's enemies across the Middle East, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing a tough reelection fight, is zeroing in on another perceived villain -- Turkey. On Tuesday, Warplanes bombed a base in northern Syria a short drive from the Turkish border. Netanyahu said Turkey was looking to establish a military presence there and that, after after it ignored Israel's warnings, "We made sure they understood it more clearly." Heading into the Oct. 27 elect

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Mossad chief, Syrian foreign minister discussed Turkish deployments before strikes, sources say

The August 14 call is one of the highest-level contacts yet between Israel and the Damascus administration led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Netanyahu Says Israel Sent "Clear" Message To Turkey After Syria Attack

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel had initially sent a message "in general terms" against a Turkish military presence at an airfield near Aleppo, close to the Turkish border.

US moves to prevent Türkiye-Israel military clash in Syria

The United States is working to strengthen military communication among Türkiye, Israel and Syria after an Israeli airstrike near the Turkish border raised the risk of an unintended confrontation, U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye and special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack has said.

Pakistan strongly condemns Israeli occupation forces' attack on Syrian airbase

Abu al-Duhur base, Syria, August 18, 2026. — ReutersPakistan expresses solidarity with Syria.FO terms attack flagrant violation of int’l law.Turkiye also slams Israeli forces’ attack. Pakistan has strongly condemned the unprovoked attack carried out by Israeli...

Israeli Defense Minister attacks Erdogan: “You are dragging Turkey into dangerous adventures; don’t test us”

Israel Katz issued a stern warning to the Turkish president amid rising tensions between Israel and Turkey and a dispute over the two countries’ roles in Syria The post Israeli Defense Minister attacks Erdogan: “You are dragging Turkey into dangerous adventures; don’t test us” appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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