This week, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara would intervene against any move to divide Syria, following Israeli incursions and air strikes targeting government buildings and forces during deadly sectarian clashes.
Israel has occupied territory it calls a “buffer zone” in southern Syria since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad last December and says it will enforce a policy of “demilitarisation” of Syrian territory south of Damascus.
Turkey, which has occupied swathes of northern Syria since 2016 during the 13-year civil war, has fought a decades-long conflict against Kurdish militant factions, which it considers terrorists. The largest of these, the PKK, recently agreed to disarm.
Syria requested support from Turkey to rebuild its defence capabilities this week, Turkish officials said, with local media reports claiming Syria has already begun to receive armoured vehicles from its ally.
Syria received the first batch of Turkish EJDER 6×6 armored personnel carriers.— Carries 12 personnel (2 crew + 10).— Remote-controlled weapons up to 90 mm turret.— 6×6 drive, off-road capable, 110+ km/h speed.— Modular: APC, IFV, ATGM, command, medevac, etc. pic.twitter.com/yGCGsbsLkx
— Clash Report (@clashreport) July 24, 2025Turkey announced the suspension of trade ties with Israel last year over its conduct in Gaza. President Reccep Tayyip Erdogan has compared Benjamin Netanyahu to Hitler, and Turkish officials have called for military intervention against Israel.
“Israel’s expansive and highly destabilising agenda in the region, but particularly in Syria, poses significant risks to Turkey’s national security and regional stability,” he said. “This agenda, aimed at fragmenting Syria into sectarian or ethnic enclaves, raises the likelihood of both direct and indirect clashes involving Ankara.”
The two countries established a deconfliction line in April, reportedly after Israel bombed sites in Syria that Turkey intended to use as military bases, but there has been little recent dialogue between the governments, the analyst said.
“Turkey is our next enemy,” declared Yoni Ben Menachem, a political and military analyst with close ties to the defence establishment, on Israeli TV this week. Jonathan Adiri, who served as an adviser to former President Shimon Peres, wrote that the two countries are already engaged in a “cold war.”
Hypersonic missile on display at Turkey’s International Defense Industry Fair In Istanbul on 24 July (Photo: Chris McGrath/Getty)“The presence of Turkish forces in Syria could deepen the prospect of a direct Turkish-Israel conflict,” the report stated, suggesting Ankara is seeking control of the country as part of its “dream” of restoring the Ottoman empire.
Among the sources of friction is Turkey’s alleged hosting of Hamas leaders, such as politburo chief Khaled Meshaal, and close relations with the militant group, said Michael.
Israel’s agenda in Syria is different, he claims. “We don’t have any territorial demands there, but as long as we are not sure the regime in Syria is stable enough and reliable enough, we will remain there.”
Israel’s military doctrine has become bolder since the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023 and subsequent wars, with greater willingness to engage threats and potential threats beyond its borders.
The aftermath of an Israeli strike on a residential building in Tehran (Photo: Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty)
Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey and envoy to Syria, said this week that Israel sees strong states in the region as a threat even if they are not overtly hostile, in light of Israeli attacks on Syria after the government said it had no interest in conflict with Israel.
Israel’s posture has contributed to Turkey’s accelerating military build-up, analysts say, with Ankara this week unveiling new hypersonic missiles, and closing on a purchase of new fighter jets from the UK and European partners that could close the gap to Israel in air power.
square WORLD ‘I live in Gaza. It's an open mortuary – you can smell death everywhere’
Read More
Dr Bakir says Ankara’s “military modernisation and development of an indigenous defence industry are driven by broader strategic goals beyond simply responding to Israel,” adding that Turkey is “the most powerful regional country in terms of conventional military strength and possesses the second-largest army in Nato”.
“Both sides will make efforts to prevent a collision,” said Michael, noting that both are close US allies and have much to lose. But the situation has become “very delicate,” he said. “And this is the place for very wise statesmanship.”
Hence then, the article about why israel s next conflict could be with turkey was published today ( ) and is available on inews ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Why Israel’s next conflict could be with Turkey )
Also on site :
- Samsung Plans to Bring Google Photos to Samsung AI TV Lineup, Helping Users Relive Their Favorite Memories on the Big Screen
- Arrowhead Stadium Worker Reveals 'Beautifully Kind' Gesture From Taylor Swift During Chiefs' Christmas Day Game
- Hilton assisted living facility evacuated overnight due to water leak