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US working on deconfliction mechanism among Turkey, Israel and Syria, US envoy says

Tom Barrack said the channel would help prevent misunderstandings after Israel struck a Syrian airbase near Turkey, with no casualties reported, officials said.

  • The US is working to create a deconfliction mechanism among Israel, Syria, and Turkey to prevent clashes and misunderstandings following Israeli strikes near the Turkish border at Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria.
  • Israeli airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria caused material damage but no injuries, and Israel confirmed responsibility, citing concerns over Turkish troop deployment at the airbase.
  • Turkey did not receive prior warning of the Israeli strikes, which could have led to a military response, according to US envoy Tom Barrack.
  • The US emphasizes establishing a direct communication channel and stronger information sharing among Israel, Syria, and Turkey to lower tensions and avoid escalation.
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