
Qatar· DohaIsraeli Airstrike on Abu al-Duhur Airbase in Idlib, Syria
Israel conducted airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in Idlib, Syria, claiming it was to prevent Turkish troop deployment, which Syria and Turkey deny.
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Israeli Airstrike on Syrian Airbase Raises Regional Tensions
First report 1h agoLast update 46m agoUS officials express concern that the Israeli strike on the Syrian airbase could lead to a direct military confrontation between Turkey and Israel.
Reports confirm an Israeli airstrike on a Syrian airbase and a tour by the Israeli Chief of Staff in southern Syria.
Turkey Rejects Israeli Claims on Syrian Airbase, Condemns Airstrikes
First report 18h agoLast update 2h agoTurkey's presidency rejects Israeli claims about Turkish troops in Syria and condemns the airstrikes as unlawful and aimed at destabilizing the region.
Turkish media highlights the 'Serious Threat from Israel' following the airstrike on a Syrian base, noting Turkey's intention to establish a radar base there.
A US Envoy reportedly stated that Turkey nearly opened fire on Israeli aircraft due to being uninformed about strikes near its border, with 'calm heads' preventing escalation.
Israel-Turkey Tensions Rise After Israeli Airstrike in Syria
First report 6h agoLast update 3h agoTurkey slams Israel's claims regarding the Syrian strikes as 'untenable' and is accused by a fellow at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs of deliberately provoking Israel.
US envoy Tom Barrack stated that the Israeli airstrike in Syria carried a real risk of rapid escalation into a direct military confrontation between Israel and Turkey, as Turkish forces were unaware of the Israeli planes' intentions.
The US is actively working to develop and implement mechanisms to prevent clashes between Turkey and Israel in Syria, acknowledging Turkey was not forewarned of the Israeli incursions.
Israel's Prime Minister's Office confirmed the strike on Abu Al-Duhur, stating it was to prevent Turkey from violating a security status quo that threatened Israel's security.
Secondary explosions were observed at the Abu Dhuhur military airport hours after the Israeli attack, indicating significant damage.
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