Israeli Strike on Syrian Airbase Sparks Tension with Turkey, Exposes Post-War Friction

Israeli strike on Syrian airbase sparks tension with Turkey, exposes post-war friction

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani rejected claims that Turkey intended to establish a military base at Abu al-Duhur, saying the site was being restored for use by the Syrian Air Force.

Israel and Syria Quietly Meet After Strike Blocks Turkish Buildup

Sometimes the only way to get someone’s attention is to break something expensive. Israel just did that at a Syrian airbase, and now the two sides are talking again. High-level officials from Israel and Syria met Sunday in Jordan to lower the temperature after an Israeli airstrike on the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in northern Syria. According to Axios, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani sat down with Mossad Director Roman Gofman. The I…

The Media Line: Israel Struck Syrian Base Over Planned Turkish Deployment  - Regional Media News

Israel Struck Syrian Base Over Planned Turkish Deployment By The Media Line Staff Israel struck Syria's Abu al-Duhur military air base last week after receiving intelligence that Turkey planned to deploy troops, radar and air defense systems at the facility, Kan News reported Saturday. The eight airstrikes on the base damaged its runway and warehouses. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office said the attack was intended to prevent a Turkish military…

Israel warns US of possible Turkish radar deployment in Syria

Jerusalem: Israel told the United States that Turkey was preparing to deploy a radar system and air-defense assets at a Syrian airbase, Israel’s state-owned Kan TV News reported. Israeli security officials reportedly told Washington that the alleged Turkish move could “significantly” alter the regional balance of power. Sources familiar with the discussions told the channel that Israel did not provide a timetable for the possible Turkish deploym…

Katz Issues Statement on Shabbos Against Trump Envoy: We Caught Erdogan With His Hand in the Cookie Jar

In an unusual statement issued during Shabbos, Defense Minister Yisrael Katz revealed new details about the Israeli strike on the Abu al-Duhur military airfield in Syria, saying that the operation was carried out following unequivocal intelligence regarding Turkey’s intentions to carry out activities there that would endanger Israel’s security. Katz said that the IDF has […]

Unusual statement by Defense Minister over Shabbat

Defense Minister claims Israel warned the Syrian regime in advance against an attempt to allow Turkey to establish a presence at the Abu al-Duhur airbase.