Tel Aviv warned Washington of Turkiye’s role in Syria and called on it to pressure Ankara to prevent the formation of anti-Israel organisations in Syria. Israeli officials expressed their concerns about the new Syrian authorities in Damascus, which are supported by Turkiye, indicating that the new authorities may pose a threat to the occupation state’s borders. Israel Hayom newspaper quoted Israeli sources as saying: “As relations between Israel and Turkey deteriorate over the war in Gaza, Jerusalem is increasingly concerned about Ankara’s influence on Syria’s new Islamist leadership.” The newspaper added, “Israel is pressuring the United States to ensure Syria remains weak and fragmented.” “The lobbying efforts indicate a coordinated Israeli campaign to influence US policy at a critical juncture […]
