Turkish FM Warns Israel May Target Syria After Iran Conflict Ends
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned that Israel is likely to take military action against Syria once the ongoing war with Iran concludes. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Fidan noted that while Israel is currently preoccupied and has paused strikes following a January intelligence-sharing agreement, its postponed policies pose future risks. He praised the Syrian government for engaging diplomatically with both the US and Israel to mitigate threats. Domestically, Fidan highlighted Syria's progress in integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and establishing inclusive governance, though challenges remain regarding reconstruction and tensions with the Druze minority in the south. The minister emphasized that Syria is a vital security interest for Turkey, necessitating preparedness for all scenarios. Additionally, Fidan downplayed rumors of a new trilateral security doctrine involving Ukraine, Turkey, and Syria following President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent visit to Damascus, describing it as an important but isolated diplomatic engagement rather than a systematic alliance.
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Turkish FM Warns Israel May Target Syria After Iran Conflict Ends
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned that Israel is likely to take military action against Syria once the ongoing war with Iran concludes. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Fidan noted that while Israel is currently preoccupied and has paused strikes following a January intelligence-sharing agreement, its postponed policies pose future risks. He praised the Syrian government for engaging diplomatically with both the US and Israel to mitigate threats. Domestically, Fidan highlighted Syria's progress in integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and establishing inclusive governance, though challenges remain regarding reconstruction and tensions with the Druze minority in the south. The minister emphasized that Syria is a vital security interest for Turkey, necessitating preparedness for all scenarios. Additionally, Fidan downplayed rumors of a new trilateral security doctrine involving Ukraine, Turkey, and Syria following President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent visit to Damascus, describing it as an important but isolated diplomatic engagement rather than a systematic alliance.
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