Israel's security establishment warned Tuesday evening that Turkish military entrenchment in Syria is inevitable, according to a report by Kan, the Israeli public broadcaster. The warning adds to growing concerns in Jerusalem over Ankara's expanding role in Syria.
Israel's security establishment has warned that Turkish military entrenchment in Syria is 'a matter of time,' according to a report by Kan published Tuesday evening. The warning, attributed to unnamed security officials, comes amid a broader escalation in rhetoric between Israel and Turkey over Syria.
The Zioneer has previously reported on a series of Israeli warnings about Turkish activity in Syria. In recent weeks, Minister Eli Cohen stated that if Turkey establishes bases in Syria, Israel would do the same. Heritage Minister Amichai Shikly warned that Israel will eventually fight Syria and that the Turkey-Syria axis is more troubling than Iran. Separately, reports have indicated that Turkey is expected to deploy radar systems in Syria, which Israeli officials fear could compromise Israeli Air Force operations.
The latest warning underscores the growing concern within Israel's defense establishment about Turkey's expanding role in Syria, as Ankara continues to assert its influence in the region. The specific nature of the 'entrenchment' and the timeline remain unspecified.
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