Israel Takes Responsibility For Attack In Syria: 'Turkish Forces Were Allowed To Deploy'

On 19 August 2026, Israel struck an air base in northwest Syria and confirmed it had done so. Israel said Turkey was planning to deploy forces there. The Israeli prime minister said the strike came after Turkey did not heed a warning against a military buildup in Syria. Officials say a Turkish delegation visited the base hours before the strikes.

Barrack, identified as an envoy, said the strike risked a direct military confrontation with Turkey. The IDF chief visited troops in Syria after the strike and said he will not allow 'hostile forces' along the Israeli border. The Israeli military also announced a new defense zone inside Syria.