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Israel strikes an air base in Syria to prevent Turkish troops from deploying

Published by NPR World By The Associated Press · 19 August 2026 at 10:51
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Israel strikes an air base in Syria to prevent Turkish troops from deploying
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Israel struck an air base in northwest Syria early Tuesday, saying it aimed to prevent Turkish troops from deploying there. Turkey, which has close ties with the Syrian government and has been providing assistance to Syria's military.

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