Exclusive: Israel hit Syrian bases scoped by Turkey, sources say
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AMMAN/ISTANBUL, April 4 (Reuters) - Turkey scoped out at least three air bases in Syria where it could deploy forces as part of a planned joint defence pact before Israel hit the sites with air strikes this week, four people familiar with the matter said.
The bombardment signals the risks of a deepening rift between two powerful regional militaries over Syria, where Islamist rebels have installed a new government after toppling former leader Bashar al-Assad in December.
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AMMAN/ISTANBUL, April 4 (Reuters) - Turkey scoped out at least three air bases in Syria where it could deploy forces as part of a planned joint defence pact before Israel hit the sites with air strikes this week, four people familiar with the matter said.
The bombardment signals the risks of a deepening rift between two powerful regional militaries over Syria, where Islamist rebels have installed a new government after toppling former leader Bashar al-Assad in December.
Turkey would absolutely wipe the floor with Israel if it ever came to any real fight. Israel should really watch themselves.
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Turkey would absolutely wipe the floor with Israel if it ever came to any real fight. Israel should really watch themselves.
Türkiye is also part of NATO, that is gonna be an interesting conversation when Israel strikes Turkish assets
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