Could Syria become the focus of an Israeli-Turkish conflict?
An Israeli attack on a Syrian military airfield just recently demonstrated once again that Syria is becoming a key battleground for the rivalry between regional powers. At the forefront: Israel and Turkey.
Recent Israeli airstrikes on a Syrian military airfield in Idlib Province have reignited concerns about a potential Israeli-Turkish conflict. The attacks, which followed Syrian permission for Turkish troops to use the airfield, were condemned by both governments and the United States as unnecessary escalations. Israeli officials view any Turkish military presence in Syria as a red line, while Turkey supports President al-Sharaa and aims to maintain a unified Syria, including Kurdish regions.
Syria, meanwhile, is increasingly relying on itself, including in its relations with Turkey. Analysts suggest that a sovereign Syria could pose a strategic obstacle to Israel and that Turkey is primarily interested in a stable Syria and securing its southern border. However, concerns persist that Israel views Turkey as a strategic adversary and interprets Turkey's capabilities as evidence of hostile intentions.
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