Mossad chief, Syria FM hold positive de-escalation talks after Israeli airbase strike, source says

Meeting comes after Shaibani told Reuters Israel has 'historic opportunity' for diplomacy • IDF struck Syrian airbase last week intended to prevent Turkish military presence, sources told the Post

Israel says it warned Syria before striking airbase over Turkish military threat  Haaretz

Israel issues veiled threat to Turkey following airbase strikes in Syria Ragip Soylu on Thu, 08/20/2026 - 09:56 Katz warns Turkey over its involvement in Syria, but Ankara and Damascus reject claims of military build-up at airbase The flags of (L to R) Israel and Turkey fly behind battle t

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not tolerate a Turkish military presence in Syria.

Aug 20 (Reuters) - Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said he made clear to Israel there were no plans to establish a Turkish military base at Abu al-Duhur airbase, which Israel struck on Tuesday, saying the site was being rehabilitated for use by the Syrian Air Force. Al-Shaibani said Turkish military officers

Aug 20 - Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said he made clear to Israel there were no plans to establish a Turkish military base at Abu al-Duhur airbase, which Israel struck on Tuesday, saying the site was being rehabilitated for use by the Syrian Air Force.

Israeli warns Turkey against 'dangerous adventures' in Syria; Syria says no Turkish build-up planned  Reuters