Debris strewn across the ground of a military installation in the province of Hama following an Israeli strike, 3 April 2025. (Credit: Abdulaziz Ketaz/AFP)
The message could not be clearer. Between the night of April 2 and early April 3, Israeli forces carried out several strikes in Syria, targeting in particular the vicinity of the Tiyas air base, known as T4, near Homs. According to information obtained by the Middle East Eye, Turkey is reportedly planning to take control of the base. “If you allow hostile forces to enter Syria and threaten Israeli security interests, you will pay a heavy price,” Defense Minister Israel Katz warned the day after the raids, addressing Syria’s interim President, Ahmad al-Sharaa, also known as Jolani.Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar was more explicit. He said Israel is concerned at “the negative role” Turkey is playing in Syria, Lebanon and other countries. Read more Lebanon and Syria: A shared path and common challenges Turkey, which said that...
The message could not be clearer. Between the night of April 2 and early April 3, Israeli forces carried out several strikes in Syria, targeting in particular the vicinity of the Tiyas air base, known as T4, near Homs. According to information obtained by the Middle East Eye, Turkey is reportedly planning to take control of the base. “If you allow hostile forces to enter Syria and threaten Israeli security interests, you will pay a heavy price,” Defense Minister Israel Katz warned the day after the raids, addressing Syria’s interim President, Ahmad al-Sharaa, also known as Jolani.Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar was more explicit. He said Israel is concerned at “the negative role” Turkey is playing in Syria, Lebanon and other countries. Read more Lebanon and Syria: A shared path and common challenges Turkey, which...