{
  "id": 1960709,
  "title": "Israel struck Syria to prevent Turkey from establishing in the country, fmr. IDF Navy chief says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/israel-struck-syria-to-prevent-turkey-from-establishing-in-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T15:34:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-906018"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Israel Navy commander V.-Adm. Eliezer Chiney Marom stated on a 103FM interview that Israel's recent strike in Syria was aimed at preventing Turkey from establishing itself in the country. Marom, now a senior researcher at the Begin-Sadat Center, discussed tensions with Turkey and mounting US pressure on Iran during the interview. He said that the Americans were aware of the Israeli strike in Syria and that a condemnation was a way of telling Israel to be quiet. Marom also mentioned that Iran's presence in Syria had significantly decreased, which is a positive development. He warned that Turkey's entry into the gap created by Iran's departure could lead to regional escalation and emphasized that Israel would not allow Turkey to control Syria. Marom believed that Turkey's membership in NATO, its desire to join the European Union, and its struggling economy would prevent a direct confrontation with Israel. Regarding nuclear material in Syria, Marom dismissed concerns as the material was likely mined minerals and not dangerous. He also noted that US pressure on Iran was shifting from military to economic measures, aiming to choke the Iranian economy. Marom stated that Tehran would eventually need to respond to the pressure, either by returning to negotiations or by taking aggressive actions. Lastly, he commented on US President Donald Trump's shifting statements, highlighting that Iran faced a difficult situation and Trump's recent focus on controlling the Strait of Hormuz signaled a message of no control for Iran.",
  "summary": "V.-Adm. (ret.) Eliezer Marom said Israel would not allow Turkey to establish control in Syria, while warning that mounting US pressure could force Iran to choose between negotiations and escalation.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Israel blames Turkey after strike on Syria air base",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/israel-blames-turkey-after-strike-on-syria-air-base",
        "published": "2026-08-18T22:32:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ynetnews",
        "title": "After Syria strike, US envoy warns Israel of rising tensions with Turkey",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/after-syria-strike-us-envoy-warns-israel-of-rising-tensions-with",
        "published": "2026-08-18T23:00:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Turkey denies Israeli claims of posing a threat, says Netanyahu seeks to justify Syria strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/turkey-denies-israeli-claims-of-posing-a-threat-says-netanyahu-seeks",
        "published": "2026-08-19T00:09:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Israel confirms striking Syrian air base, saying Turkey was planning to deploy forces",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/israel-confirms-striking-syrian-air-base-saying-turkey-was-planning",
        "published": "2026-08-19T02:27:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Israel blames Turkey after strike on Syria air base",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/israel-blames-turkey-after-strike-on-syria-air-base",
        "published": "2026-08-19T14:32:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}