Jerusalem Post/Middle EastThe ministry stressed that it was "essential" for the international community to "take more concrete and effective measures against Israel's actions that threaten regional peace and stability."Follow us on GoogleAbu al-Duhur base is seen following reported Israeli strikes, Syria, August 18, 2026(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERSAUGUST 20, 2026 12:15Updated: AUGUST 20, 2026 12:33The perception that Israel’s military interventions against neighboring countries are routine and acceptable must absolutely not be allowed to take hold, Turkey's Defense Ministry stated on Thursday.The ministry stressed that it was "essential" for the international community to "take more concrete and effective measures against Israel's actions that threaten regional peace and stability."Additionally, the ministry denied that a Turkish military delegation was present at the Syrian air base Israel struck.Netanyahu: Syria allowed Turkish troops to deploy at airbasePrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed late on Wednesday that the Israeli Air Force struck a Syrian airbase in northwestern Syria, arguing that Damascus was "on the verge" of breaching a status quo reached between the two nations.According to Netanyahu, Syria had allowed Turkish troops to deploy at an airbase near Aleppo, prompting the Israeli airstrike targeting the Abu al-Duhur military airfield in Syria's Idlib province.Turkish Air Force fighter jets perform a military parade over the Bosphorus as Camlica mosque is seen in the background to mark the 100th anniversary of Turkish Republic in Istanbul, October 29,2023 (credit: OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)"Israel repeatedly warned Syria that such a deployment would pose a threat to Israel's security. Syria chose to ignore these warnings," the prime minister's post read. "Israel will not tolerate threats to its security, and would welcome a return to the status quo."A source familiar with the details also told The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday that Israel recently provided the US with intelligence on attempts by Syria to build up its military capabilities.Amichai Stein contributed to this report.Follow us on Google