EXCLUSIVE: Mossad director, Syria foreign minister discussed Turkish military deployments before strikes, sources say

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1. 28d ago

   Israel strikes Syrian air base to block Turkish troops

   Israel launched a strike on a Syrian military air base to prevent Turkish troops from deploying there. The strike came after Mossad director and Syria's foreign minister discussed Turkish military deployments. US criticism of the strike has grown amid frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

   Why it matters

   The conflict in Syria involves multiple countries, including Turkey, Israel, and the US. Israel has been concerned about Turkish military presence in Syria, while the US seeks to stabilize the region. The Syrian government has been backed by Russia and Iran.

   What is confirmed

   • Israel struck a Syrian military air base to prevent Turkish troops from deploying. (NPR, Reuters)
   • The strike drew US criticism. (The New York Times, Axios)
   • Israel defends the strike as necessary. (Axios, The Times of Israel)

   Still unconfirmed

   • US frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is growing. (Axios)

   What to watch next

   • Further Israeli strikes on Syrian targets
   • Turkish military deployments in Syria
   • US diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. The New York Times — Israeli Strike on Syrian Military Air Base Draws U.S. Criticism
   2. Axios — Israel defends strike on Syria as U.S. frustration with Bibi grows
   3. NPR — Israel strikes an air base in Syria to prevent Turkish troops from deploying
   4. Reuters — EXCLUSIVE: Mossad director, Syria foreign minister discussed Turkish military deployments before strikes, sources say
   5. Al Jazeera — US pressure on Israel needed for peace in Syria
   6. The Times of Israel — PM: IDF strike came after Turkey wasn’t heeding warning against military buildup in Syria
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