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Israel launched a surprise airstrike on a Syrian air base without notifying the U.S., sparking alarm from envoy Tom Barrack, who fears it was meant to provoke Turkey—a NATO ally. The attack, targeting Abu Duhur base, caused damage but no injuries, and Israel claims it was in response to Syria preparing to allow Turkish troops onto the site, violating an agreement. Barrack suspects a field commander acted unilaterally and points to possible internal miscommunication within Israel’s military. Tensions nearly escalated as Turkish jets prepared to scramble upon spotting unidentified aircraft near their border. The incident underscores the fragile regional balance, especially given past conflicts like Turkey downing a Russian jet in 2015. Barrack also highlighted Israel’s continued occupation of the Golan Heights despite U.S. policy shifts, while Israel’s defense minister countered that the strike was authorized based on intelligence about Turkey’s potential use of the base against Israel. Syrian officials confirmed a Turkish delegation had recently visited for reconstruction talks, underscoring how even a small miscalculation could trigger major fallout between Turkey and Israel.
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