VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-19
“Israel repeatedly warned Syria that such a deployment would pose a threat to Israel's security,”
Benjamin Netanyahu's office · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
Netanyahu's office explained the justification for the strike on the Syrian airbase.
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