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Israel Strikes Syrian Airbase Over Alleged Turkish Military Presence

Israel launched an airstrike on a Syrian airbase, claiming it was a pre-emptive measure against a planned Turkish military and radar presence, despite Syria's denial of such plans. Damascus condemned the attack, which Israel stated it had warned Syria about beforehand.

22 Aug, 06:26 — 22 Aug, 17:41
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haaretzMostly Factual5h ago

Israel says it warned Syria before striking airbase over Turkish military threat - Haaretz

Israel says it warned Syria before striking airbase over Turkish military threat  Haaretz

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual2h ago

Israel targeted Syria airbase over planned Turkish troop, radar presence, source confirms to 'Post'

The IDF struck the Abu al-Duhur military airfield after troops received intelligence that Turkey sought to place a radar with Turkish troops at the Syrian base.

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hurriyet-dailyMixed13h ago

Israel struck Syrian base despite being told no Turkish troops: Barrack

Israel’s unannounced airstrike on a Syrian airbase near Türkiye’s border created a serious risk of military miscalculation between the two countries, U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye and special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack has said.

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Tehran TimesLow2h ago

Israel escalates strikes and ground raids across Syria

TEHRAN — Israel has intensified its assault on Syrian sovereignty, unleashing a coordinated campaign of drone strikes, artillery barrages, and ground invasions.

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azernewsLow6h ago

Katz: Israel hit Syrian airbase over Türkiye's plans

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Saturday that his country struck the Syrian Abu al-Zuhour airbase last week based on intelligence reports that signaled that Türkiye was planning to use the airbase for activities that could threaten Israel's security.

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