Syria denies Turkish military presence at airbase struck by Israel
Most outlets led with Syria's denial of a planned Turkish military build-up at the Abu al-Duhur airbase, which Israel struck. Aaj News provided slightly more context by naming the Syrian Foreign Minister and mentioning that he had communicated this to Israel. Both excerpts noted Israel's defense of the strike and Syria's call for respect of its sovereignty, though the framing remained largely consistent across the coverage.
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Syria says no Turkish military build-up planned at airbase struck by Israel
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said he made clear to Israel there were no plans to establish a Turkish military base at Abu al-Duhur airbase, which Israel struck on Tuesday, saying the site was being rehabilitated for use by the Syrian Air Force. Al-Shaibani said Turkish military officers had visited the base as part of training and broader military cooperation. He denied any Tur...
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Syria says no Turkish military build-up planned at airbase struck by Israel
Syrian FM says no Turkish base was planned at Abu al-Duhur, only Syrian Air Force use. Israel defended the strike, while Syria urged talks and respect for its sovereignty.
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