Netanyahu Warns Turkey After Israeli Strike on Syrian Air Base
Reuters reports that Mossad chief Roman Gofman spoke with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani about Turkey’s military presence in Syria days before Israel struck the Abu al-Duhur air base near the Turkish border. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would not accept a Turkish military buildup in Syria that it considers a threat. Turkey rejected Israel’s claims and accused it of using the allegation to justify the strikes. The incident has raised fears of direct friction between Israel and Turkey, both of which have held technical talks to avoid accidental clashes in Syrian airspace. The United States has called the strike an unnecessary escalation and is seeking a coordination mechanism involving Israel, Syria and Turkey. This also raises questions for those who claim Syria’s new government is controlled by Israel. Turkey, which has deployed troops and supports the Damascus government, remains one of Israel’s main rivals over Syria’s future.
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