US Envoy Warns Israeli Strikes in Syria Risk Conflict With Turkey
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
The U.S. Ambassador to Turkey warned that an Israeli strike in Syria on August 18th almost caused a direct conflict with Turkey, and the U.S. was not informed beforehand. He suggested it is time for the U.S. to intervene to stop Israeli operations in Syria. The ambassador also expressed skepticism about military interventions in the Middle East, calling U.S. ground intervention in Iran futile and noting past regime change attempts were mistakes. He described the U.S. message as a "reassessment" of its Middle East presence, not an abandonment.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- U.S. Ambassador to Turkey warned Israeli strike in Syria nearly caused conflict with Ankara.
- Washington was not informed in advance of the Israeli military operation near the Turkish border.
- The ambassador suggested it is time for the U.S. to intervene to stop Israeli operations in Syria.
- He expressed skepticism about military interventions and regime change in the Middle East.
- The U.S. message to the region is one of "reassessment," not abandonment, he stated.
The U.S. Ambassador to Turkey has warned that an Israeli military strike in Syria on August 18th nearly ignited a direct confrontation with Ankara, revealing that Washington was also not informed in advance. The ambassador, identified as the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, expressed concern over the Israeli aircraft's approach to the Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria, close to the Turkish border. He stated that Turkey could have quickly scrambled its jets, potentially leading to a vastly different and dangerous situation. The U.S. Ambassador to Turkey suggested it might be time for the U.S. to intervene to halt such Israeli operations in Syria.
The U.S. Ambassador to Turkey also questioned the effectiveness of military force in the region, particularly regarding Yemen and Iran, calling U.S. ground intervention in the latter "futile." He pondered the practical implications of the "Mecca Alliance," questioning if Turkey would commit ground troops alongside Saudi Arabia against the Houthis or provide free drones, noting that "everyone is trying to understand this."
Regarding Iran, the ambassador pointed to a deep lack of trust between the Revolutionary Guards and the U.S. as the root of the problem. When asked if the war in Iran was a mistake, he candidly admitted, "I don't know, but every time we have tried to intervene or change regimes in the Middle East, it seems to have been a mistake."
In conclusion, the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey clarified that the U.S. administration's message is not one of abandonment of the Middle East, but rather one of "reassessment," emphasizing the need for dialogue, presence, and patience from all involved parties.
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