Turkey denies military delegation was at Syrian base struck by Israel

Turkey's Defense Ministry has denied reports that a Turkish military delegation was present at the Syrian airbase that Israel reportedly struck. The ministry issued a strong statement asserting that Israel's military interventions in neighboring countries are not routine and must not be perceived as acceptable.

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Perception that Israel’s military interventions against neighboring countries are routine and acceptable must absolutely not be allowed to take hold.

Ankara emphasized the "essential" need for the international community to implement "more concrete and effective measures against Israel's actions that threaten regional peace and stability." This statement underscores Turkey's critical stance on Israeli military operations in the region and its call for international accountability.

Earlier, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the Israeli airstrike on the Abu al-Duhur military airfield in Syria's Idlib province. He stated that the strike was prompted by Syria allowing Turkish troops to deploy at an airbase near Aleppo, which he argued was a breach of a status quo agreement between the two nations. Netanyahu asserted that Israel repeatedly warned Syria against such deployments, which pose a threat to Israeli security, and that Israel "will not tolerate threats to its security."

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It was 'essential' for the international community to 'take more concrete and effective measures against Israel's actions that threaten regional peace and stability.'

A source familiar with the details also informed The Jerusalem Post that Israel had recently shared intelligence with the United States concerning Syria's efforts to enhance its military capabilities. The situation remains tense, with conflicting accounts regarding troop presence and the justification for the Israeli strike.

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Israel will not tolerate threats to its security, and would welcome a return to the status quo.