Israeli strikes in Syria over the past two days have created a new flash point in the Middle East as Israel increasingly appears to take aim at Turkish interests in Syria. Israel struck several targets on Wednesday night,

Israel targets Syrian airbases to warn Turkey against interference, as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces protests at home and ramps up efforts to expand influence in Syria and region as a whole.

Israel defended the moves as necessary security measures, but Syria accused it of trying to destabilize the country.