Al Jazeera · InternationalRelations · 2026-08-22
Israel, Turkiye and the new regional reordering
After Israeli jets attacked Abu al-Duhur airbase in northwestern Syria on Tuesday, the United States, United Kingdom, and United Nations condemned the strike. Israel claimed Turkish military movement occurred there, but US Envoy Tom Barrack stated US intelligence found no basis for this. Israel did not warn Turkiye about the attack. Netanyahu is likely seeking escalation to boost his electoral campaign, which would require US President Donald Trump to intervene.
Why it matters. This incident highlights escalating geopolitical tensions and differing intelligence assessments among regional and global powers in war-torn Syria.
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