Israel warns Syria against Turkish military buildup as Ankara lashes out at Netanyahu
Ambassador Yechiel Leiter says Turkey crossed a ‘red line’ by planning to expand its Syrian military presence; Ankara denies the claim and accuses Netanyahu of fueling regional instability
Israel has issued a warning to Syria, urging it not to fall prey to Turkey's territorial ambitions, following an airstrike on a military air base in northern Syria. Israel's ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, stated that Israel received intelligence indicating Turkey's intention to significantly increase its military presence in Syria.
The prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, convened a meeting with defense officials to discuss the situation, particularly regarding Syria and the tensions with Turkey. Turkey denied any involvement in the earlier strike on the Abu al-Duhur military air base, while reaffirming its commitment to supporting the administration of Ahmed al-Sharaa in Syria.
This development has raised concerns in Israel, as it may lead to Turkey establishing a foothold in Syrian territory, potentially threatening Israel and limiting its military freedom in Syrian airspace. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman, Burhanettin Duran, dismissed Netanyahu's threats as lies and deception, stating that Turkey will not be swayed by Netanyahu's actions.
Duran emphasized that Turkey stands with countries pursuing peace in the region, especially Syria, and will continue to resist destabilizing actions from Netanyahu and those who seek to ignite conflicts in the region.
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