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Israel has officially acknowledged bombing a military airport in Syria's Idlib province. Israel stated that Turkish troops, allied with the Syrian government, were expected to arrive there soon, sending a clear signal to Turkey that it would not permit their expansion in Syria. Israeli outlet i24NEWS cited the US Ambassador to Turkey, who said the strike "carried a real risk of rapid escalation to direct military confrontation between Israel and Turkey." Behind-the-scenes talks are reportedly underway to ease tensions. Turkey is a NATO member and recently signed a defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

Donald Trump has raised the idea of the Strait of Hormuz becoming a new US territory.

Donald Trump says he has very good relations with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and for that reason he ordered a significant reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea. He noted it is already too late to cancel the exercises entirely. Trump said that under his presidency North Korea is not a threat and shows respect, and he does not want drills that send an inappropriate and hostile signal to Pyongyang.

Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel will not accept the 15-point plan for the Gaza Strip, which was supported by Trump and accepted by Hamas. Netanyahu is demanding the complete disarmament of Hamas before any Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. He also stated that as long as he remains Prime Minister, he will not accept a Palestinian state in either the Gaza Strip or the West Bank.