Israel warned Syrian regime at highest levels before air base strike, says Katz

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) received authorization to strike a Syrian air base only after direct warnings were issued to the highest levels of the Bashar al-Assad regime. Katz emphasized that this communication was intended to prevent misunderstandings and manage regional tensions. These remarks come amid heightened instability following recent developments in Syria. Israeli officials have repeatedly stated that they will not permit the entrenchment of Iranian military forces or their proxies near Israel's borders. The Syrian government has not yet issued a response to the claims made by the Israeli defense minister.