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Did Israel attack Türkiye?
No. Israel attacked a Syrian airbase near the Turkish border. No Turkish personnel were reportedly present, and no Turkish territory was struck.
Can Türkiye shoot down Israeli aircraft over Syria?
Türkiye has the technical ability to challenge aircraft under suitable operational conditions, but authority, airspace, identification, rules of engagement and escalation consequences matter. Ability does not equal automatic legal or political permission.
Will Türkiye retaliate militarily?
An immediate retaliatory strike appears unlikely. Defensive reinforcement, Syrian military assistance, air-surveillance measures and diplomatic escalation are more probable unless Turkish personnel or territory are directly attacked.
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