Why Turkey is showing restraint over Israeli strikes on Syria
Why Turkey is showing restraint over Israeli strikes on Syria Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Thu, 08/27/2026 - 12:10 Ankara is counting on possible political change in Israel while using its relationship with Washington to advance its objectives in Syria Turkish cavalry guards waving the Israeli (R) and Turkish flags to welcome the Israeli president to Ankara on 9 March 2022 (Handout Israeli…
Turkey is maintaining its restraint in response to Israeli attacks on Syria, with officials believing a change in Israel's government could be imminent. Off Turkey, the political situation in Israel may lead to a shift in the country's approach to regional issues. Ankara is wary of the Israeli government's actions, as it perceives them as provocative and a violation of previous agreements.
Turkey's restraint is also influenced by the deteriorating relationship between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, which has resulted in a breakdown in communication and cooperation. The Turkish government has sought to align itself with US interests, including its decision to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Despite the strikes, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has continued to exercise restraint, avoiding direct confrontation with Israel and emphasizing Turkey's commitment to regional peace.
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