Israeli Mossad Chief Meets Syrian Foreign Minister Amid Rising Turkish Threats in Syria
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
Mossad chief Roman Gofman met with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal al-Miqdad to discuss rising Turkish military activity in Syria, with Israel warning it will act to prevent Turkish entrenchment. The U.S. sees the Israel-Turkey dispute as a conflict between allies, complicating American policy in the region.
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- Mossad chief Roman Gofman met Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal al-Miqdad amid regional tensions.
- Israel warned Turkey against deploying military assets inside Syria, threatening further strikes.
- The meeting was described as positive, maintaining communication channels between Israel and Syria.
- Israel is concerned about Turkish plans to install radars, missile batteries, aircraft, and drones in Syria.
- The U.S. views the Israel-Turkey dispute as a conflict between allies, unlike its stance on Iran.
- This complicates U.S. efforts to counter Turkish interests in the Middle East under Trump administration.
Roman Gofman, head of Israel's Mossad, met with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal al-Miqdad on Sunday amid escalating tensions between Israel, Syria, and Turkey. The meeting, described by Israeli security officials as cordial, followed a recent phone call between the two. Officials emphasized the importance of maintaining direct communication channels with Syria despite the complex regional dynamics.
During the discussions, Israel conveyed a clear warning regarding Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's plans to deploy radars, surface-to-air missile batteries, aircraft, and drones inside Syria. Israeli officials stated that Israel would not tolerate a Turkish military foothold in Syria and would not hesitate to launch further strikes to prevent it.
The U.S. administration views the dispute between Israel and Turkey as a conflict between two allies, contrasting it with the more adversarial relationship involving Iran. This distinction complicates efforts by then-President Donald Trump to counter Turkish interests in the Middle East effectively.
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