Amid escalating hostilities exacerbated by a power vacuum following Syria's civil war, Turkey and Israel have initiated discussions aimed at averting military confrontations. These talks come as Israeli military operations intensify and regional influence dynamics shift following the recent overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad.
Turkey and Israel Engage in Talks to Mitigate Tensions in Syria
Turkey and Israel Engage in Talks to Mitigate Tensions in Syria
In an effort to manage rising regional tensions, Turkey and Israel are negotiating measures to prevent conflict between their military forces in Syria.
Turkey and Israel have commenced dialogue to mitigate military tensions in Syria, driven by a competing quest for regional influence. Both nations' military and security officials met on Wednesday in Azerbaijan, aimed at preventing "undesired incidents" as stated by Turkey's Defense Ministry. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed ongoing discussions between the two governments.
These negotiations coincide with a highly anticipated visit by Syria's newly appointed President Ahmed al-Shara to Turkey, where he is expected to discuss security and military cooperation. The coalition led by al-Shara, with Turkish backing, succeeded in deposing Assad in December, leading to a withdrawal of Russia and Iran, Assad's main allies. The aftermath has seen an intensifying rivalry between Turkey and Israel, creating more challenges for a new Syrian government striving to restore stability.
Turkey has maintained military presence in northern Syria to support anti-Assad movements and counter Kurdish factions deemed a terrorist threat. Reports indicate that Turkey is willing to train a new Syrian army and upgrade military infrastructure, although Syria's official stance on this offer is unclear.
Post-Assad, Israel has deployed troops into a long-held buffer region along the Golan Heights and extended its military actions into southern Syria, executing numerous airstrikes against Syrian military installations. The intensifying interactions between Turkey, Israel, and the evolving Syrian government underscore the fragile and complex geopolitical landscape of the region.
These negotiations coincide with a highly anticipated visit by Syria's newly appointed President Ahmed al-Shara to Turkey, where he is expected to discuss security and military cooperation. The coalition led by al-Shara, with Turkish backing, succeeded in deposing Assad in December, leading to a withdrawal of Russia and Iran, Assad's main allies. The aftermath has seen an intensifying rivalry between Turkey and Israel, creating more challenges for a new Syrian government striving to restore stability.
Turkey has maintained military presence in northern Syria to support anti-Assad movements and counter Kurdish factions deemed a terrorist threat. Reports indicate that Turkey is willing to train a new Syrian army and upgrade military infrastructure, although Syria's official stance on this offer is unclear.
Post-Assad, Israel has deployed troops into a long-held buffer region along the Golan Heights and extended its military actions into southern Syria, executing numerous airstrikes against Syrian military installations. The intensifying interactions between Turkey, Israel, and the evolving Syrian government underscore the fragile and complex geopolitical landscape of the region.
