Netanyahu rejects the establishment of Turkish military bases in Syria, claiming they pose a threat to Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that "Turkey wants to establish military bases in Syria," and added that he rejects their establishment claiming that they "pose a threat to Israel." Netanyahu also stated in a video released before leaving Washington that "Israel opposes the establishment of Turkish military bases in Syria, threatening to act against it." President Donald Trump had urged Netanyahu during their meeting at the White House on Monday to "act rationally" regarding the dispute with Turkey, adding that he informed the Israeli Prime Minister that "if he has a problem with Turkey, I will solve it, as I have a good relationship with its President" Recep Tayyip Erdogan. President Donald Trump also mentioned on Monday that he has a strong relationship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, enabling him to find a solution regarding Turkish influence in Syria. On another note, Netanyahu mentioned in the video he shared on Tuesday: "I told President Trump, my friend and Erdogan's friend, if we need your help, we will talk to you about it." According to Reuters, Israel has reportedly struck at least 3 military air bases in Syria this week in a message to Turkey, which plans to sign a mutual defense agreement with the Syrian government allowing it to deploy forces in these bases. The Israeli strikes on the three sites, which Turkey was evaluating, came amid a heavy missile barrage last week, despite "Ankara's efforts to reassure Washington that deepening military presence in Syria is not aimed at threatening Israel," as reported by Reuters.