Mossad director, Syria foreign minister discussed Turkish military presence before strikes
The call, which the sources said took place on August 14, came days before Israel launched airstrikes on a Syrian military airbase in the north of the country on Tuesday.
Israeli Mossad director Roman Gofman spoke with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani about Turkey's military presence in Syria, according to three sources. The call occurred on August 14, days before the Israeli airstrikes on a Syrian military airbase in northern Syria. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel would not tolerate Turkey's military foothold in Syria, as it threatened Israel's security.
Syria condemned the strikes, calling them an unjustified act of aggression and a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Turkey also responded, dismissing the Israeli allegations as attempts to legitimize unlawful actions. US Ambassador Tom Barack expressed concern over the strikes, stating they did not advance regional stability and urged restraint and engagement.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir warned Israel would maintain its buffer zone and use military power if necessary, emphasizing the evolving challenges in the Syrian arena.
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