The report highlights recent Israeli airstrikes on Syrian military sites, explicitly mentioning the Aleppo airbase and the strategic T4 airbase. These strikes reportedly occurred when Ankara was preparing to dispatch technical teams to assess these facilities for potential rebuilding and future use by Turkish forces.
Sources cited in the article reveal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategic planning. He reportedly informed his government of a narrow 'window of opportunity' to conduct operations against these Syrian bases. The understanding was that any necessary Israeli action had to be completed before Turkey established a presence by moving its assets into these locations. Once Turkish assets were deployed, Israel would reportedly cease targeting those specific bases.
The news article detailed purported Turkish plans for the T4 base, suggesting Ankara intended to deploy intelligence-gathering and attack drones there. Furthermore, plans reportedly included installing the Turkish-made Hisar aerial defense system and potentially using Russian S-400 systems temporarily during the base's refurbishment phase.
Despite the potential for friction, the report suggests progress in the dialogue, noting Netanyahu's perceived optimism. Observers pointed to potentially coordinated statements from both Israeli and Turkish officials, which emphasize a shared lack of desire for confrontation over Syria. The United States is seen as a key player, reportedly favoring de-escalation between the two regional powers.