Netanyahu meets security officials to discuss Turkish moves in Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding a meeting with security officials to discuss developments involving Syria and Turkey, amid Israeli assessments that Ankara plans to deploy systems and forces at a base inside Syria, Israel’s Channel 12 reported.

Netanyahu meets security officials to discuss Turkish moves in Syria
21 August, 2026   21:50
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The channel said the meeting is addressing the “Syrian-Turkish issue” following recent developments and the latest attack in Syria.

According to Channel 12, Israel has warned the United States that Turkey intends to proceed with plans to deploy systems and forces at a Syrian base even after the latest attack.

Israeli assessments cited in the report suggest that Ankara may seek to take advantage of Washington’s efforts to prevent further escalation between the parties, potentially leaving Israel with difficult choices over how to respond to a possible Turkish presence in Syria.

The channel did not provide details on the nature of the systems Israel believes could be deployed or the size of the Turkish forces involved.

The developments come amid rising tensions between Israel and Turkey over Syria, with growing Israeli concerns about Ankara expanding its military presence inside Syrian territory, as the United States seeks to prevent tensions between the two sides from escalating into a broader confrontation.

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