Israel strikes Syrian air base to block Turkish deployment
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Israel launched a strike on an air base in northwest Syria early Tuesday, saying the operation was intended to prevent Turkish troops from moving into the facility. Turkey, which maintains close ties with the Syrian government, has been providing military assistance to Syria’s armed forces. The strike marks a rare direct confrontation between Israeli and Turkish interests on Syrian soil. No further details on casualties or damage were immediately available.