Israel and Turkey Trade Warnings Over Syria After Airbase Strike

In mid-August 2026, tensions between Israel and Turkey escalated over their military presence in Syria, following an Israeli strike on an airbase. Turkey condemned the strike as 'provocative and dangerous' and vowed military support for Damascus, while Israel warned Turkey against 'dangerous adventures' in the region. Israeli Defense Minister Katz told Turkish President Erdogan that Israel would not tolerate Turkey's actions in Syria, and Turkish officials accused Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of setting a 'trap' and using rhetoric that reflects his isolation.