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U.S. ambassador responds to rising tensions between Israel, Turkey and Syria

PBS NewsHour · August 21, 2026 at 6:35 PM

U.S. ambassador responds to rising tensions between Israel, Turkey and Syria

The Israeli military bombed an airbase in Syria, far from the Israeli border, sparking condemnation not only from Syria, but also Turkey and the Trump administration.

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Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack accused Israel of an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability." Nick Schifrin spoke with Barrack to discuss tension.

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U.S. ambassador responds to rising tensions between Israel, Turkey and Syria

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