Israel began an airstrike on Syrian military airfields this week, in which officials confirmed Fox News Digital that “was to send a clear message to Turkey not to interfere with Israeli aerial operations in Syrian airspace.”
In the midst of regional volatility, Turkey tries to expand its army’s presence in Syria, as there is a turn in the attitude of Jerusalem towards Ascalation Ankara.
Israeli defense forces attacked strategic properties, including runways, fuel storage sites, radar systems and weapons cache on both Hama Military Airport and T -4 Airbase. The strike follows the week of gathering the intelligence of the Israeli Air Force, which found military wealth at the targeted base.
Airbase, under the control of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s rule, has now been monitored by Turkey for extensive use and deployment of air defense systems.
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General staff chief LTG ail Zamir evaluated the situation in the area of ​​separation in Syria. (IDF)
Turkey has indicated the growing ambitions in Syria. Reports of The eye of the Middle East Indicates that the Turkish forces have begun a move to control the T -4 base and are planning to install air defense systems there. After the fall in December, Ankara has sparked negotiations with the Syrian interim government over a potential defense agreement.
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry reacted Fastly labeled the Israeli government as “racist and fundamentalist” for Israel’s strike, accused of expansive ambitions. A spokesman for the ministry said that Israel’s attacks in Syria, without any provocation, are unimaginable and indicate a policy that blooms on conflict. The statement further condemned Israel’s military operations as a threat to regional security.
Fox News Digital Requests did not return to comment on the Turkey Embassy in Vashington Shington, DC.
Turkey expert at the Democracy Foundation Dr. Sinan Siddi told Fox News Digital that Turkish President reception Tayyip Erdogan is trying to earn a regional vacuum through Russia and Iran.
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Turkey President reception Taip Erdogan inspects a military exercise in Izmir, Turkey on June 9, 2022. (Photo by Zinhua by Getty Images)
“Erdogan is trying to rule Turkey’s influence in this area as a type of neo-otoman power,” Siddi said. “He sees that Iran’s proxies are weak, Russia has overdo it, and especially by military steps like airbase – Turkey is in the position to dominate the region.”
Siddy said that in the long game of Erdogan, power is presented in Syria, a new government is favored in Damascus, and in exchange for “managing” Syria, the US is guaranteed to admit the F -35 fighter jet to Turkey.
“Erdogan wants to go to Trump and say, ‘I’m a big guy here. Syria leave me, just give me F -35.’ “But Israel sees this as a direct threat. The bombing on the T -4 runway was a clear message: you are not welcome here. “
Turkish leader Recently inflammatory speech – Israeli and American observers have been overwhelmed by the prayer for Israel’s destruction during the Ramzan service.
During a recent webinar organized by the Jewish Institute for National Security America (Jinsa), former US ambassador to Eric Adelman in Turkey called an immediate diplomatic intervention.
On March 9, 2025, loyal security forces for the ride of an interim Syrian government ride in the back of a road in Latakia, Syria’s western city. (Omar Haj Kadour/AFP by Getty Images)
“There should be some quiet discussions with Turkey about toning rhetoric about Israel,” said Edelman – threats to destroy it, whether it comes to the rallies by the President or his son, “Edelman said. “Some kind of effort is needed to decompose on the Syrian airspace.”
Adelman also warned that a new F -35 in Turkey should come up with the terms of sale: “If Turkey actually holds the F -35, they should have some clear understanding of where they can use.”
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Alan Makovsky, a member of the Jinsa Eastern Mediterion Policy Project said, “We cannot assume that statements like this are just rhetoric,” adding, “Aardog has hinted at the past ‘to be able to arrive in the past – we have to take it seriously.”
Inside Israel, officials are closely looking at the Turkish move in Syria. Mind Israel’s Vice President Avener Golov emphasized that the current crisis reflects an ER pallet ideological threat.
He said, “Iran is clearly the head of the radical camp, but Erdogan is trying to place himself as a second head – and in terms of potential he is no less dangerous.” “He does not use proxies as he does Iran. He interferes directly, including inside Israel through Palestinian citizens and political activism.”
Israeli Air Force F -35 Lightning II Fighter Aircraft during the Air Show in Tel Aviv on April 26, 2023. (Jack Guese/AFP by Getty Images)
“Israel has diplomatic relations with Turkey, but Erdogan blocks the meaningful security collaboration in the Natas.” “Now when Turkey is moving south to Syria, we [Israel] Need to increase engagement rules. We do not allow Turkey to create a long distance air protection umbrella on our border. “
Golov said the current administration needs to understand that Erdogan’s ambition goes beyond Syria. “He wants to stop Israeli operations by claiming to be a patron state, to control the sky, and to violate Syrian sovereignty. But it’s not about sovereignty – it is about power and shapes the new Middle East in the colors of the Muslim Brotherhood.”
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On a recent protest against the Mayor of Istanbul, Siddi said, “We have seen a major challenge against Erdogan with this rising public opposition – maybe the biggest after the 2013 Gazi protests … It is not a clear sign of weakness before the opposing candidate.
