Israel bombs Syrian airbase, sending warning to Damascus and Ankara

With negotiations over a security agreement with Syria's new leadership at a standstill, Israel targeted a military site to prevent the country from rebuilding its air force with Turkey's help.

With negotiations over a security agreement with Syria's new leadership at a standstill, Israel targeted a military site to prevent the country from rebuilding its air force with Turkey's help.

Analysts say the attack on Abu al-Duhur was likely an Israeli message warning to not rebuild Syria's air force.