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Israel faces criticism over far right's aggressive policies and rhetoric

Israel's government, led by Netanyahu, depends on extremists who oppose peace and advocate violence. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for targeted killings in Gaza and suggested Palestinians should not live. International leaders condemned his remarks as inhumane and against international law.

Israel strikes Syrian airbase to prevent Turkish military deployment

Israel attacked Syria’s Abu Duhur air base to stop Turkey’s planned deployment there. The strikes damaged the runway but caused no casualties. Syria condemned the attack, and Turkey called it an escalation.

Netanyahu claims Syria was about to allow Turkish troops at Idlib air base

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu justified airstrikes on Syria by saying Syria was about to permit Turkish troops to deploy at an air base near Aleppo. Israel said the strikes targeted the Abu al-Duhur military air base in Idlib province. A Turkish official denied any Turkish presence at the base and accused Israel of creating pretexts to justify the attack.

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