A security source warned Tuesday evening that Turkey is establishing a deep presence in Syria and is involved in building the Syrian army and infrastructure, according to a report by Kan's Carmela Menashe. The warning follows earlier reports that Israel's security establishment sees Turkish entrenchment as inevitable.
A security source warned Tuesday evening that Turkey is establishing itself deep in Syria and is actively involved in building the country's army and infrastructure, according to a report by Carmela Menashe of Kan. The warning, delivered at 21:27, adds specificity to earlier alerts from the Israeli security establishment. Just two hours prior, at 19:46, Kan reported that the defense establishment views Turkish entrenchment in Syria as 'a matter of time.'
The new statement names Ankara's role in the reconstruction of the Syrian military and infrastructure, deepening concerns in Jerusalem over Turkey's growing footprint. This follows a series of reports on Turkey's expanding military and strategic presence in the region. As The Zioneer reported earlier this month, Turkey is expected to deploy radar systems in Syria that could threaten Israeli Air Force operations. Additionally, Turkey is building a missile-capable spaceport in Somalia, which analysts assess could serve as a dual-use facility.
The warning is attributed to a single security source and has not been independently corroborated. The Israeli security establishment has not issued an official statement on the matter, and the exact scope of Turkey's involvement in Syria remains under assessment.
2 developments
- DevelopingReport: Turkey to Deploy Radars in Syria, Threatening Israeli Air Force and Iran Flights
- DevelopingMinister Eli Cohen: 'If Turkey establishes bases in Syria, Israel will too'
- DevelopingTurkey condemns Israel over southern Syria clashes, warns of military consequences
- DevelopingTurkish opposition journalist warns Turkey preparing for war, likely with Israel
Source and signal
A single-sourced dispatch is never rated Confirmed or Strong. Its Signal strengthens only when a second, independent source corroborates it.
- Internal intake