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Abu al-Zuhour: Israel highlights Turkey's role in Syria
An operation carried out on August 18, 2026, targeting the Abu al-Zuhur Air Base near Aleppo, demonstrates that Israel is seeking to prevent the establishment of a Turkish military presence inside Syria that could hinder its security interests. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel warned Damascus about the deployment of Turkish forces and carried out the strike to prevent the emergence of a new military reality that would restrict its movements within Syria. Israeli concerns revolve around Turkey's evolving role in Syria—from limited support to building long-term military institutions—which worries Israel and limits its military options, especially as Iranian influence in the region declines. Conversely, Ankara denies that the strikes target Syrian sovereignty and emphasizes that their goal is to enhance stability and rebuild state institutions. These developments are taking place amid regional tensions and are part of Israel’s attempt to delineate the future military landscape in Syria, reduce Turkish influence, and avoid sectarian escalation with Turkey, a NATO member, while responding to an American stance that sets limits on Israeli actions.
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