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Syria Plans Civilian Airport in Palmyra, Potentially Shifting Regional Influence
Syrian authorities are planning to convert a military airfield in Palmyra into a civilian airport to promote tourism, potentially impacting regional influence dynamics between Turkey and Israel.
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- 01Syria plans to convert a military airfield in Palmyra into a civilian airport to boost tourism.
- 02The conversion could shift the balance of influence between Turkey and Israel in Syria.
- 03Israeli airstrikes reportedly targeted sites of Turkish military interest in Palmyra and elsewhere.
- 04A planned Turkish visit to Syrian bases on March 25, 2025, was canceled after Israeli strikes.
- 05The project is expected to take six to twelve months to become operational.
- 06Syria and Turkey deny claims of Turkish military presence expansion in Syria.
The conversion, estimated to take six to twelve months for initial operation, follows alleged Israeli airstrikes targeting sites of Turkish military interest in Syria. This move signals Syria's focus on economic recovery and tourism, while also indicating Turkey's difficulties in expanding its military footprint in the country.
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