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[INTERNATIONAL] · Israel, Türkiye, Syria · 100 sources

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Israel strikes Syrian airbase, sparking tensions with Turkey

Israel conducted airstrikes against the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in Idlib, Syria, targeting its runway and storage facilities. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the strikes were intended to send a clear message to Turkey regarding its military presence in Syria, asserting that Israel would not tolerate Turkish forces expanding toward its borders.

Turkey's Ministry of National Defense and Communications Director Burhanettin Duran have strongly rejected Israeli claims, stating that no Turkish military personnel or delegations were present at the airbase during the attack. Turkish officials characterized Netanyahu's rhetoric as a reflection of political isolation and an attempt to distract from domestic issues.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani also denied any plans to establish a permanent Turkish military presence at the site, noting that while Turkish officials had visited for training purposes, the facility was largely empty. The strikes have drawn international condemnation and raised concerns about escalating regional instability and potential military confrontation between Israel and Turkey.

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Abu al-Duhur Airbase · Abu al-Duhur Military Airport · Abu al-Zuhour military airport · Abu al-Zuhur Airbase · Abu al-Zuhur Military Airbase · Abu al-Zuhur Military Airport · Ahmed al-Sharaa · Asaad al-Shaibani · Assaad al-Shaibani · Bashar al-Assad · Benjamin Netanyahu · Damascus

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