Israel struck Syria to prevent Turkey from establishing in the country, fmr. IDF Navy chief says...

Defense and security | Aug 19, 2026, 3:26 PM

V.-Adm. (ret.) Eliezer Marom stated that Israel struck Syria to prevent Turkey from establishing control in the country.

The former IDF navy chief also warned that mounting US pressure could force Iran to choose between negotiations and escalation.

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