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Israel strikes Syrian airbase to thwart Turkish military plans
Israel launched airstrikes on the Abu Duhur military airbase in Syria to prevent Turkish troop deployment. The strikes occurred after Israel claimed Turkey was preparing to station military personnel and equipment at the base, which Israel viewed as a breach of security arrangements. The operation resulted in damage to the airbase but no casualties. Both Turkey and the United States condemned the strikes, with Turkey calling it an unjustified aggression and the US criticizing Israel for not providing adequate warning.

Updated Aug 23, 2026 First published Aug 19, 2026