The U.S. has ramped up diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation in between Turkey and Israel. U.S. President Donald Trump has offered to mediate between the two nations amid escalating tensions over Syrian airstrikes. Trump praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as “very smart” and urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to act “reasonably” in resolving disputes. The conflict intensified after Israel conducted airstrikes on Turkish-scoped airbases in Syria, prompting Turkey to accuse Israel of “expansionist aggression.” Watch the video for more.

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