{"id":1494,"date":"2025-04-06T12:15:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T12:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jagsystem.com\/"},"modified":"2025-04-06T12:15:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T12:15:26","slug":"israel-bombardeia-bases-aereas-na-siria-onde-turquia-planejava-enviar-tropas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/israelagora.com.br\/en\/?page_id=1494","title":{"rendered":"Israel bombs air bases in Syria where Turkey planned to deploy troops"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Debris lies on the ground at the scene of an Israeli strike in a military facility in Syria’s southern Hama governorate, on April 3, 2025. (Abdulaziz Ketaz\/AFP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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\r\n\tThe newspaper reported that Israel has bombed three air bases in Syria that Turkey was considering using to deploy its forces<\/strong><\/p>

This happened this week and shows how relations between these two countries, which have strong armies in the region, are becoming more tense because of Syria.<\/p>

\r\nThere, Islamist rebels seized power in December, toppling former President Bashar al-Assad, and have now formed a new government.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nTurkey, which has long supported anti-Assad groups, wants to play a major role in the new Syria.<\/p>

\r\nIt was planning a defense agreement with the new Syrian government that could include Turkish bases in the center of the country and the use of Syrian airspace.<\/p>

\r\nTo this end, Turkish military teams have recently visited three bases: T-4 and Palmyra, in Homs province, and the main airport in Hama.<\/p>

\r\nThese visits were confirmed by Syrian intelligence and military sources, who did not wish to be identified.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThe Turks surveyed the runways, hangars and other structures at these bases.<\/p>

\r\nBut an Israeli strike on March 25 changed their plans: Hours before a scheduled visit to T-4 and Palmyra, Israel bombed both sites.<\/p>

\r\nAccording to one source, the strike on T-4 destroyed the runway, control tower, hangars and planes that were on the ground.<\/p>

\r\n“The base was completely unusable,” said a person close to Turkey.<\/p>

\r\nFor Israel, it was a clear message: They do not want Turkey to set up shop there.\r\n<\/p>

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Debris is scattered at the site of an Israeli strike on a military airbase near Hama, Syria, April 3, 2025. (AP Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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What Turkey and Israel are saying<\/b>\r\n<\/p>

\r\nTurkey says it does not want a fight with Israel in Syria.<\/p>

\r\nTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said: “Syria belongs to the Syrians, we do not want a confrontation with Israel there.” But the Turkish government has also called Israel “the biggest threat to the security of the region.” Israel, meanwhile, has responded that it does not seek conflict with Turkey, but does not accept Turkish bases near its border.<\/p>

\r\nAn Israeli official said: “We want to avoid Turkish military, naval or air bases there.<\/p>

\r\nWe have limits.”\r\n<\/p>

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Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, answers questions from media members during a press conference in Istanbul, January 10, 2025. (AP Photo\/Khalil Hamra)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The strikes<\/b>\r\n<\/p>

\r\nIn the past four months since Assad’s fall, Israel has seized areas in southwestern Syria, made deals with the Druze minority and destroyed many of the Syrian army’s heavy weapons.<\/p>

\r\nOn Wednesday, the bombings were intense: in 30 minutes, Israel struck five locations, nearly destroying the Hama base and wounding dozens of people.<\/p>

\r\nThe Syrian government complained, but Israel said it struck T-4, bases in Hama and Homs, and military installations near Damascus to protect its security.\r\n<\/p>

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A screenshot of video released by the IDF showing an airstrike on an airbase in central Syria, late March 21, 2025. (Screen capture X)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Here’s why Israel is worried<\/b>\r\n<\/p>

\r\nIsrael fears that Turkey will deploy Russian anti-aircraft systems or drones on T-4, which could give the Turks control of the skies in the region and limit Israeli military action.<\/p>

\r\nMiddle East policy expert Noa Lazimi explained: “This would be a serious problem for Israel, which wants to maintain its freedom of action.”\r\n<\/p>

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Turkey”s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (L) is received by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Ahmed al-Sharaa (also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani), in Damascus on December 22, 2024. (Photo by TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY \/ AFP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Turkey tries to calm the US<\/b>\r\n<\/p>

\r\nTurkey is in talks with the United States, saying it wants a stable Syria and that the new Syrian president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, will not be a threat.<\/p>

\r\nThey have also assured the United States that the defense deal with Syria is being done carefully so as not to anger the Americans.<\/p>

\r\nOne Turkish politician said: “If Syria destabilizes, we will suffer the most, with refugees and security problems.”\r\n<\/p>

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\r\nRisk of clash, but there is hope<\/b>\r\n<\/p>

\r\nExperts say Turkey and Israel have very different ideas about Syria, which could cause problems.<\/p>

\r\nStill, they believe the two countries can avoid a major conflict if the United States helps in negotiations.<\/p>

\r\nFor now, the situation in Syria remains uncertain, and the world is watching closely.<\/p>

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Published in 04\/06\/2025 12h15<\/em><\/p>\r\n

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