Israel bombs airbase in Syria to prevent Turkish deployments

Israel carried out an airstrike on a military base in Syria, specifically the Abu Duhur base located in the Idlib province. The action took place in the early hours of Tuesday and aimed to prevent the deployment of Turkish troops in the region, according to various sources.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel sent a clear message against the Turkish military presence near the base, close to the Turkish border. He claimed the attack was a response to interventions that could affect the security of the Israeli state.

According to reports, Israel had previously warned Turkey about what it considered unacceptable military expansion within Syria, arguing that the Turkish presence at the base would violate a previously agreed-upon "status quo on security issues."

Turkey, for its part, has close ties with the Syrian government and has offered assistance to that country's military forces. Following the attack, Ankara described Netanyahu's claims as "unsustainable," challenging the legitimacy of Israel's actions.

Israel's intervention also raised concerns about a possible direct confrontation with Turkish forces, according to a U.S. spokesperson. The situation is being closely monitored by international authorities.

This attack represents a new development in regional tensions, particularly between Israel and Turkey, with potential implications for security dynamics in Syria and the relations between the two countries.