# What’s behind Israel’s latest attack on Syria?

https://mins.news/en/video/26501

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-19 16:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhNl6IWd0sU

> Israel’s attack on a Syrian air base has drawn widespread condemnation. The US special envoy warns that it could have triggered a direct confrontation with Turkish forces. The programme examines why Israel targeted the base and what consequences may follow.

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