On August 22, Israel carried out another airstrike on Syria, raising fears of a new source of conflict in West Asia.
According to media reports, the Israeli military used a drone to strike a vehicle in Beit Jinn, west of the Syrian capital Damascus, leaving at least one person injured.
In a statement, Syria’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attack, calling it “a flagrant violation of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and a clear breach of international law.” The ministry also accused Israel of repeatedly attacking Syrian territory.
On August 18, Israel carried out an airstrike on the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northwestern Syria, near the border with Türkiye. Israel said the strike was necessary because Syria had allowed Turkish troops to be deployed in the area,thereby disrupting the agreed-upon status quo in the region and posing a threat to Israel’s security.
Türkiye strongly rejected the claim, accusing Israel of undermining stability in Syria and violating international law through what it described as “reckless attacks.”
Israel and Türkiye, respectively a close U.S. ally and a NATO member, had maintained relatively friendly relations. However, their ties have deteriorated since the outbreak of the Israel-Palestine war in 2023, with the two countries trading increasingly harsh criticism.
Since former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was ousted in December 2024, Israel and Türkiye have been competing for influence over Syria, a strategically important country in West Asia.
Meanwhile, on August 21, the Turkish government also announced that it would seek an Interpol Red Notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in connection with the seizure of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
