Syria (KAAB TV) – The Turkish government is increasingly seen as a key power behind the changes unfolding in Syria. Following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Turkey is navigating a challenging path, with the current developments in Syria marking just the beginning of a much more difficult test that the country faces.
The shift in Syria coincided with a period where President Erdogan repeatedly emphasized that Turkey is confronting a situation that directly threatens its existence. Erdogan has pointed fingers at Israel, claiming it seeks to harm Turkey, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Syria. He stressed that Turkey’s intervention is not aimless, asserting that Turkey has a clear goal: to remove Bashar al-Assad from power.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu recently stated that the Israeli army had been ordered to support the Druze community, who hold Israeli nationality and control land in Syria. This support comes in light of an alleged Syrian army attack on the Druze-dominated city of Jaramana, located just 3 km south of Damascus, Syria’s capital. This information was reported by the Washington Post, referencing a press release from Netanyahu’s office and the Israeli army command.
According to the Turkish news agency Anadolu, President Erdogan declared, “The era of those who roamed freely in this region for the past century and practiced the politics of division and rule is over. From now on, the future of this region will be determined by its rightful owners.”