Mossad chief, Syrian foreign minister discussed Turkish military deployments before strikes: Report
The call centered on Turkey’s military presence in Syria, and Israel’s strike hit the base with eight strikes, Syrian state television said.
- On Friday, August 14, Mossad chief Roman Gofman held a phone call with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani to discuss Turkey's military presence in Syria, four days before Israel struck the Abu al-Duhur air base.
- Following the fall of Bashar Assad's regime in December 2024, Turkey became a primary ally in Damascus, deploying more than 20,000 troops to train and advise Syrian forces.
- Israel struck the Abu al-Duhur air base on Tuesday, August 18, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating, "We will not tolerate a Turkish military entrenchment in Syria that threatens Israel."
- Democrats chairman Yair Golan criticized the strike on Wednesday as "an unnecessary escalation," arguing military force prioritizes political survival over security and deepens rifts with allies.
- U.S. envoy to Syria Tom Barrack urged establishing a coordination mechanism among Israel, Syria and Turkey to prevent unintended clashes, building on previous technical talks focused on "deconfliction coordination.
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EXCLUSIVE: Mossad chief, Syrian foreign minister discussed Turkish military deployments before strikes, sources say
The head of Israel's spy agency held a phone call with Syria's foreign minister last week during which they discussed Turkey's military presence in Syria, just days before Israel bombed a Syrian airbase.
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Times of IndiaMossad chief, Syria minister discussed Turkey troops days before Israeli strike
Israel's spy chief Roman Gofman spoke with Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani last week. They discussed Turkey's increasing military presence and weapons sales within Syria. This high-level contact occurred just days before Israel bombed a Syrian airbase. Prime Minister Netanyahu warned against Turkish troops threatening Israel's security. Turkey rejected Israel's allegations and vowed cooperation with the Syrian government.
Before Israel's attack on the Syrian airbase, the head of Israel's intelligence agency spoke by phone with Syria's foreign minister. The conversation focused primarily on Turkey's plans to expand its military presence, arms sales, drone supplies, and other issues.
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