Israel’s Syria strike may have been bid to provoke Turkey conflict, US envoy says
Washington’s ambassador to Ankara says attack on air base could have been ‘aggressive . . . pre-election concept’ ahead of October polls
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22.08.2026
Israeli strikes on Syrian air base criticised by US and Turkey
Bombing of military site is ‘an unnecessary escalation’ and underlines regional tensions over Damascus regime
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18.08.2026
Crime and punishment in the Middle East
Lebanon and Syria are trying to improve the application of justice but challenges remain
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17.08.2026