https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-strikes-an-air-base-in-syria-to-prevent-turkish-troops-from-deployingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-strikes-an-air-base-in-syria-to-prevent-turkish-troops-from-deployinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-strikes-an-air-base-in-syria-to-prevent-turkish-troops-from-deploying#u48929Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:55:33 +0000Syria and Israel met in Jordan on Sunday for US-mediated discussions to lower tensions following an Israeli strike on a Syrian air base. Israel stated the attack intended to block a Turkish military deployment. While Damascus seeks to avoid being drawn into Israel-Turkey frictions, the diplomatic effort focuses on damage control. Separately, Israel continues military activity in Syria, including a recent drone strike on a civilian vehicle in the southwest and ongoing troop presence in Syrian territory.Why it mattersThe crisis began when Israel hit an Idlib air base shortly after a Turkish dele https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-strikes-an-air-base-in-syria-to-prevent-turkish-troops-from-deployinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-strikes-an-air-base-in-syria-to-prevent-turkish-troops-from-deploying#u46494Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:20:41 +0000Israel conducted air strikes on a Syrian military air base in Idlib, drawing criticism from the US and Turkey. The US condemned the 'unnecessary escalation' while Turkey accused Israel of 'expansionist' policies. The air base was hit hours after a Turkish delegation visited, Syrian officials said. A US envoy stated that Israel did not warn Washington ahead of the strike.Why it mattersThe air strike has heightened tensions in the region, particularly between Israel and its key allies, the US and Turkey. The incident has raised concerns about potential escalation and its impa https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-strikes-an-air-base-in-syria-to-prevent-turkish-troops-from-deployinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-strikes-an-air-base-in-syria-to-prevent-turkish-troops-from-deploying#u45520Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:25:16 +0000Israel conducted air strikes on a Syrian military air base in Idlib to prevent Turkish troops from deploying there. The strikes drew criticism from the US, which condemned the 'unnecessary escalation'. Turkey accused Israel of pursuing 'expansionist' policies. The air base was hit hours after a Turkish delegation visited, Syrian officials said.Why it mattersThe conflict in Syria involves multiple regional powers, including Israel, Turkey, and the US. Israel has been concerned about Turkish military presence in Syria, viewing it as a threat to its security. The Syrian air ba