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Risk of Israel-Turkey war in new Syria assessed by Israeli government commission


Published on 2025-01-08 07:00:46 - MSN
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  • The risk of Syria becoming the stage for a direct conflict between Turkey and Israel must be seriously addressed, an Israeli government commission has warned. Turkey could even come to pose a greater threat to Israel via its presence in Syria than Iran did through its alliance with the Bashar al-Assad regime that fell a month ago,

The article discusses a report by an Israeli government commission assessing the risk of conflict between Israel and Turkey in Syria. The commission highlights the increasing military presence of Turkey in northern Syria, which has been aimed at combating Kurdish forces, whom Turkey considers a threat due to their links with the PKK, a group designated as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S., and the EU. The report notes that while direct military engagement between Israel and Turkey is currently unlikely, the situation could escalate due to several factors: the complex web of alliances in the region, Turkey's strategic interests, and the potential for miscalculation or unintended incidents. The commission suggests that Israel should engage in diplomatic efforts to manage and de-escalate tensions, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring of Turkey's actions in Syria and maintaining open lines of communication to prevent any accidental escalation into a broader conflict.

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