Israel conducted an airstrike on an air base in northwest Syria on August 19, 2026. The Israeli government stated that the strike was intended to prevent the deployment of Turkish troops at the location. Turkey has established close ties with the Syrian government and has been providing military assistance to Syria.
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Israel conducts airstrike on air base in northwest Syria
On August 19, 2026, Israel carried out an airstrike on an air base in northwest Syria. The Israeli government indicated that the action was taken to stop Turkish troop deployment in the area.
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Israel strikes an air base in Syria to prevent Turkish troops from deploying
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Israel conducts airstrike on air base in northwest Syria