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Ankara and Tel Aviv Clash Amid Syrian Chaos: Exploring Likely Scenarios

Following the ‌escalation of israeli aggression⁤ in ⁤syria,‍ which⁣ has‍ directly affected Turkey’s interests, scenarios of a potential conflict between Ankara and Tel aviv are emerging-an alarming prospect felt keenly by Turkey.

According to the English ‌section⁢ of webangah News ​Agency, citing Mehr⁤ News ⁤Agency and Al Jazeera, Israel’s‌ July 16 attack on Syria was not an isolated incident.⁤ Sence the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government, Syria⁣ has been continuously subjected to⁣ Israeli strikes.⁢ Though, the recent assault marked one of the most brutal both in scale and intensity. Strikes‍ extended from As-Suwayda and‌ Daraa​ to the heart of Damascus,directly‌ targeting Syrian ‍government and military headquarters,fully destroying the Army General Staff building.

The Impact of⁢ Israeli Attacks on Syrian Territory for Turkish Security

The damage caused by these‍ Israeli attacks went ‌beyond material losses; there were also casualties among security forces⁣ including commanders ⁣and regular personnel.Ultimately, a ceasefire was reached between Israel and Abu Muhammad al-Jolani-led interim Syrian government forces. Yet this ceasefire does not signify an ​end to hostilities-it marks only a new phase ‍in ongoing ​conflicts ⁣whose effects will extend across the region, especially impacting⁢ Turkey.

Fourteen years of war in Syria have exposed Turkey to important geopolitical and ‌security risks that led it to deploy troops into northern Syria since⁢ 2016.The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime scheduled for‍ December 8, 2024 represented what ⁢many saw as a major⁢ strategic victory for Ankara-one for which it was preparing to reap long-term strategic and security benefits.

Though, Israel’s recent moves ​in Syria⁣ have disrupted Ankara’s calculations. These ​actions ​reveal new dangers facing Syria that will inevitably ripple across neighboring⁢ countries-most notably within Turkey itself.

What Does Turkey’s “End-of-Patience” Mean?

This raises critical questions ‍about how​ Ankara intends to respond: will it limit​ itself to verbal‌ condemnation via media channels regarding Israeli aggression against Syria or proceed with concrete measures?

Statements by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan ‌reflect clear⁣ anger ⁢toward Israel’s incursions into Syrian territory.‍ He declared: “Our patience is over-that‍ is ⁣all we will‍ discuss with Tel Aviv-they do not want peace.”

but what exactly does Turkey mean by “patience running out”? It is evident that following ‍Israel’s brutal assaults on Gaza, Lebanon, then Syria-and also Iran-Ankara realizes⁣ this conflict may eventually threaten its own ⁢borders to. Official statements ‌from President recep Tayyip Erdoğan underscore a strong possibility ‍that‌ clashes between‌ Turkey and Israel could erupt at any ‍moment.

In this context appears the dissolution‍ announcement regarding PKK/KCK organizations alongside disarmament efforts aimed at uniting domestic fronts within Turkey against external threats-particularly those posed ⁤by Israel.

This ⁤discourse extends into conservative nationalist circles⁢ within Turkish media where⁢ prevailing views hold that ⁢war with Israel remains imminent but one ankara strives either to ​avoid or postpone wherever ​possible.

The foreign minister recently ⁣urged caution over Israeli policies warning they risk dragging everyone-including Israel itself-into flames they cannot control.

Hakan Fidan called upon the international community-especially the United States, European Union countries, along with ⁢regional actors-to ⁤respond decisively against Israeli aggressions; otherwise ​severe repercussions​ will engulf ⁢all parts of this​ volatile region.

An analysis reveals these declarations serve as explicit warnings from Ankara​ directed particularly toward Washington: urgent action must be⁣ taken before instability engulfs entire Middle East ⁤territories⁣ given U.S.-backed unlimited support fuels such incursions unabatedly.

The Scenarios Between Tel Aviv and Ankara-and Turkey’s Options

If anything is‌ clear now it is indeed that Turkey ⁢aims first at calming its Syrian front line over coming years while avoiding confrontation with Washington until after Donald Trump leaves ⁤office-a pragmatic stance driven by several objectives including lifting U.S sanctions on Ankara; restoring its role in F-35 fighter jet⁢ projects; resolving PKK issues⁢ fully; alongside vital ⁣economic expansion goals through ​growing trade relations concerned parties view favorably;

Yet circumstances evolved differently than anticipated as Benjamin Netanyahu’s aggressive policies compounded⁤ significant challenges for decision-makers in istanbul;

  • 1. Create unified stances among regional countries⁤ who maintain considerable global leverage ⁢capable enabling concrete pressures.  

    Hakan Fidan ‍emphasized awareness inside Ankara about ⁤importance cooperation saying: “We are meeting⁣ Jordanian & Saudi officials⁣ so all parties can evaluate serious problems Netanyahu has spawned throughout ​region.”
  • 2. Tackle immediate concerns ​regarding Kurdish-led ‍Syrian Democratic ‍Forces (SDF)​ stationed⁣ along border‌ areas since SDF increasingly threatens national security-heightened due their close ties with Tel Aviv seeking secure supply corridors linking southern & northeastern parts supporting separatist ambitions jeopardizing overall⁢ stability ‍inside ⁤both Syrians’ ⁤& Turks’​ domains-as evidenced recently during unrests around Suwayda province.  
  • 3. Ankara strongly cautioned⁤ separatist factions per statements delivered explicitly⁤ warning them against provocative acts​ worsening already fragile situations​ amid evolving crisis dynamics lest further grave consequences arise:
  • “There are rumors Kurdish groups interfere in⁣ certain activities-we advise vigilance,” said Fidan.-“Do not exploit unrests or complicate sensitive processes further or face serious risks.”

  • 4. Pursue drafting formal⁤ defense agreements authorizing lawful presence & operational authority⁤ over‌ Turkish‍ troops grounded inside reconfigured regime sections enabling reconstruction plus retraining Syrian armed forces-a concept often discussed post-Assad collapse but never fully enacted thus far.

In sum: aside from diverse objectives guiding latest Israeli raids inside Syria these ​actions concurrently signal preliminary alerts targeting especially Turkey urging readiness ahead possible sudden confrontations with Jerusalem authorities moving forward.

 

​ News sources: © webangah News Agency
English channel of the webangah news agency on Telegram
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