Israel Fears a Potential Military Confrontation with Turkey in Syria
Growing Turkish Influence and Military Expansion Raise Alarms in Tel Aviv
Watan-Israeli fears of a potential military confrontation with Turkey in Syria are escalating amid reports of Turkey’s growing influence in the region, especially following Ankara’s support for the government of Ahmad Al-Sharaa, which is forming after the fall of the Assad regime. The Israeli occupation is closely monitoring Turkey’s movements in Syria, as Tel Aviv considers any support for a new government in Damascus a potential threat to its security interests and regional balance.
According to Israeli reports, Turkey is strengthening its military presence in Syria through security and military agreements that include the establishment of two airbases in the country and the training of the new Syrian army. These steps have prompted Israel to raise its alert level, fearing that Syria could become a “proxy state for Ankara,” potentially creating a new front that threatens Israeli security.
Israeli military sources have expressed concerns that Turkey could become a greater threat than Iran due to the strength of its army, the advancement of its military systems, and its strategic position in the region.
Israeli reports have warned that “Israel must do everything in its power to prevent Turkey from becoming an active enemy, as Turkey is not Iran—it is a much stronger country with a more advanced military and greater regional influence.”
This tension comes as Turkey seeks to regain its influence in the region, with the Israeli occupation viewing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s moves with suspicion. Erdoğan aims to reshape alliances in the Middle East to serve Turkey’s interests.
Israel fears that Turkish support for Ahmad Al-Sharaa’s government could pose a direct threat, especially if Turkey provides direct military aid or arms the new Syrian army with advanced weaponry.
Israeli analyses indicate that any escalation between the two sides could lead to an unprecedented military confrontation, potentially reshaping the conflict in Syria and redrawing the region’s alliance map.
