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Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here is a recap of the latest developments: Turkey has denied "frivolous" Israeli allegations that it posed a threat by preparing to send troops to a base in Syria, and said that accusations stem from Benjamin Netanyahu's intention to pursue his "expansionist and destabilizing policies" in the region ahead of elections. An explosion to a major…

Good morning Middle East Eye readers, here are the latest updates:

Turkey has rejected Israeli claims that it posed a threat by preparing to send troops to a base in Syria. These allegations are said to be motivated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to expand and destabilize the region prior to elections.

An explosion at a major pipeline in northeastern Syria has halted gas flow from the Al-Jabsah gas plant, affecting several power generation turbines. There were no reported injuries among workers in the vicinity.

Syria and Israel reportedly have no security arrangement agreement, as stated by a Syrian Foreign Ministry diplomatic source. Despite being informed that no foreign force was present, Israeli forces stormed the Abu al-Duhur military airport in Irbil.

Syrian state television reported that Israeli forces conducted a raid on the town of Jubata al-Khashab in the northern Quneitra province, searching properties and abducting two individuals.

Hamas criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for undermining peace negotiations. The group issued a statement describing the Israeli attack in Gaza City, which killed seven Palestinians, including a child, as a "new massacre" and a "deliberate escalation."

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