Israel, Turkey maneuver toward potential clash over influence in Syria - analysis
Rhetoric is one thing. Action is another. The bombing of Syria is not entirely new. Israel carried out thousands of airstrikes before the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.
Israel and Turkey are on a collision course in Syria, with potential clashes looming over their influence in the region. Israel's recent airstrike on Syria is part of a broader context of tensions between the two nations. Israel's leaders believe there could be a future clash in Syria, and some even predict a war either with Syria or with both Syria and Turkey.
This perception is based on the belief that Syria is dominated by a right-leaning Sunni Muslim government, similar to Turkey's ruling AKP party, which has Muslim Brotherhood roots. Israel's evolving policy in Syria has led to a mission creep, from fighting Iran to attacking the new government and backing the Druze minority. Turkey, on the other hand, has been a major supporter of the new government in Damascus, working closely with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara.
This has led to tensions between the two countries, with Israel warning Syria against permitting Turkish troops to deploy at an airbase near Aleppo. Both nations are trying to downplay the potential confrontation, with Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warning Israel against undermining the Gaza agreement. The challenge for both countries lies in their shared leadership and influence in the region.
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