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Israel Warns Turkey Against Military Expansion in Syria After Airstrike

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By אמיר בוחבוט

First reported by Walla · Aug 20, 2026

What happened

Israel conducted an airstrike on a Syrian military airport to prevent Turkey from establishing military bases in Syria, warning that it will not tolerate Syrian military buildup near its borders. The strike was carefully planned to avoid escalation, and Prime Minister Netanyahu directly warned Turkey against further actions.

01Israel opposes Turkey's attempts to establish military bases in Syria near its border.
02An Israeli airstrike targeted the Abu al-Duhur military airport in northwestern Syria.
03The strike aimed to send a message without escalating tensions or causing casualties.
04Turkey is exploiting Syrian weakness to gain a foothold, threatening Israeli operational freedom.
05Israel's leadership, including Defense Minister Katz and IDF Chief Zamir, approved the strike.
06Prime Minister Netanyahu issued a direct warning to Turkey: "Don't."

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