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Turkey and Israel face mounting tensions over future of post-Assad Syria

Analysis: Expert says Israel concerned about al-Sharaa and his Islamist ties and fears that his consolidated strength could pose a 'jihadist threat' along its northern border

Associated Press | 03.15.25

חצי חצאים כוחות הביטחון של סוריה מחסום ב לטקייה, נשיא סוריה אבו מוחמד אל ג'ולאני

Amid serious threats, Israel is trying to shape a new reality in Syria

Analysis: Armed jihadist groups in Syria led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, Turkey's ambitions and Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists released from prisons threaten Israel; Israel’s three-zone strategy aims to secure the Golan Heights, deter hostile groups and establish long-term stability in the volatile region

Ron Ben-Yishai | 03.11.25

Turkey blocks Israel from NATO exercise: 'Wielding veto as political tool'

Decision follows meeting between Israeli diplomats and defense alliance representatives, during which to there was strong enthusiasm for Jerusalem's participation

Itamar Eichner | 03.09.25

IDF strikes military compounds in northern Syria

Military attacks come amid growing tensions between Jerusalem and Damascus over Syrian Druze community and demilitarization of border region

Yoav Zitun | 03.04.25

Erdogan demands Israeli withdrawal from Syria, warns of 'unfavorable outcomes'

Turkish president says Israel's 'aggressive actions' must end immediately, calls Gaza cease-fire 'opportunity for lasting peace and stability across the region'

Yoav Zitun, news agencies | 01.15.25

Erdogan urges West, US to halt Israeli invasion of Syria

Speaking at Cairo summit of eight Muslim-majority nations in coalition's first meeting since fall of Assad, Turkish president declares Turkey has no intention of withdrawing from Syria

Lior Ben Ari, news agencies | 12.20.24

Erdogan's Turkey is the new Syria

Analysis: Syria’s new leadership is consulting with Turkey and cooperating closely with Ankara; This is making the Kurds feel increasingly threatened

Smadar Perry | 12.18.24

Turkey quick to establish facts on the ground in Syria, offers military training

Ankara reopens Damascus embassy 15 years after it closed during civil war atrocities; Turkish defense minister says no signs of ISIS resurgence, wants U.S. troops out and their Kurdish coalition partners eliminated

News Agencies | 12.15.24

Turkey sends intelligence head to Syria in bid to secure country's future

Erdogan reaches for foothold in the region, sending to first official to post-Assad Syria; Blinken heads to Ankara to discuss future with US-backed Kurdish fighters

Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 12.13.24

Fears of Syria's collapse: Israel's dilemmas and Erdoğan's interests

Commentary: Rebels advance south and east, posing threats to Israel: from missiles and possible chemical weapons falling into jihadist hands to Iranian entrenchment in Syria and Assad's potential collapse; yet Erdoğan, like Israel, has a stake in keeping Assad afloat

Ron Ben-Yishai | 12.06.24

בנימין נתניהו , קרבות בין מורדים לצבא סוריה חלב

Israel must prepare for potential emergence of Sunni jihadist threat on its border

Analysis: Turkey-backed offensive against Assad and Shiite militias in Syria appears to be direct consequence of Lebanon cease-fire deal, leaving Damascus isolated without robust support it once relied on from Hezbollah, Iran and Russia

Ron Ben-Yishai | 11.30.24

נשיא אוקראינה וולודימיר זלנסקי ו נשיא טורקיה רג'פ טאיפ ארדואן במסיבת עיתונאים

Erdogan boasts Turkey blocked Herzog's plane from airspace: 'We take a stand'

President Isaac Herzog reportedly canceled trip to UN climate conference in Baku after Ankara barred official Wing of Zion plane from airspace

Itamar Eichner | 11.20.24

'Water is more precious than gold here': Turkey's strikes on Syria's Kurds cut water supply to 1 million

Report sheds light on dire consequences of Ankara's bombing campaign against Kurdish forces in Syria, leaving residents relying on water deliveries; Kurdish leaders accuse Turkey of attempted 'genocide' while legal experts suggest strikes may constitute war crime

Ynet | 11.19.24

Erdogan claims Turkey has 'severed ties with Israel'

In the wake of criticism in local media of Turkey's 'secret financial ties', Turkish president – who has spoken out harshly against Netanyahu since the beginning of the war – tells reporters that his country has severed relations with Israel; Turkish embassy in Tel Aviv is still operating and Jerusalem says not informed about cut in ties

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 11.13.24

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince MBS condemns Gaza 'genocide' during Riyadh summit

Summit held for second consecutive year; Arab leader unanimous in condemnation of Israel and calls for the establishment of a Palestinian state and an end to the war

Lior Ben Ari | 11.11.24