Researcher: Israel seeks to block Turkish military presence in Syria
Israeli affairs researcher Hussein Al-Deek says Israel is outlining steps to prevent Turkey from establishing a military foothold in Syria.
Israeli researcher Hussein Al-Deek has revealed Israel's plans to thwart Turkey's potential military presence in Syria. In an interview with Al Arabiya FM, Al-Deek disclosed that Israel is developing comprehensive guidelines to deter Turkey from establishing a military foothold in Syria. He revealed that recent Israeli airstrikes against the abandoned Abu al-Duhur military base were a political message to both Turkey and Syria.
These strikes came after a phone conversation between Israel's Mossad chief and Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shibani. The Syrian foreign minister subsequently informed Turkey about the situation to avert any direct conflict. However, Israel is seeking to establish a strategic framework to redefine engagement rules and set new boundaries in Syria.
Al-Deek emphasized that Israel is opposed to any Turkish military involvement in Syria and does not wish for Turkey to supply the Syrian army with advanced weaponry, especially considering Turkey's manufacturing capabilities. He also noted that the US stance has played a crucial role in tempering Israel's rhetoric on the matter.
Al-Deek added that Israel's pursuit of both a strategic path and a domestic agenda stems from creating an external threat in the lead-up to the upcoming Israeli elections.
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