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Mossad Chief's Link to Al-Shibani and Turkey's Role
Reports have revealed that the head of the Israeli Mossad, Roman Gofman, conducted a secret contact with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Shibani prior to Israeli airstrikes targeting Abu al-Zuhur military airport on August 18, 2026. The meeting took place on August 14 and focused on Turkish military activity and its support for the Syrian army. Shibani confirmed that Damascus informed Israel that there was no intention to establish a permanent Turkish base at the airport, explaining that what was happening were training exercises and temporary military cooperation. He also noted that the airport was undergoing rehabilitation and was not operational. Despite this, Israel carried out strikes on the airport, claiming it was on the verge of allowing Turkish forces to be deployed there. Damascus rejected these justifications, asserting that they remain open to dialogue to reduce escalation. The information reveals Israeli concerns over increasing military coordination between Syria and Turkey, even though Damascus has affirmed that there is no intention to station permanent Turkish forces there.
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