https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-defends-strike-on-syria-as-u-s-frustration-with-bibi-growsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-defends-strike-on-syria-as-u-s-frustration-with-bibi-growshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-defends-strike-on-syria-as-u-s-frustration-with-bibi-grows#u45752Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:45:09 +0000Israel launched eight airstrikes against a military airbase in Idlib, Syria, to block the deployment of Turkish troops. The United States condemned the action as an "unnecessary escalation," reflecting growing frustration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Turkey rejected Israel's claims as "untenable" and accused Netanyahu of pursuing "expansionist" policies. While Israel defends the move as a security necessity, the U.S. is attempting to establish a deconfliction mechanism between Turkey, Israel, and Syria to prevent further regional instability.Why it