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Israeli Mossad Chief Meets Syrian Foreign Minister Amid Rising Turkish Threats in Syria

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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What happened

01Mossad chief Roman Gofman met Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal al-Miqdad amid regional tensions.
02Israel warned Turkey against deploying military assets inside Syria, threatening further strikes.
03The meeting was described as positive, maintaining communication channels between Israel and Syria.
04Israel is concerned about Turkish plans to install radars, missile batteries, aircraft, and drones in Syria.
05The U.S. views the Israel-Turkey dispute as a conflict between allies, unlike its stance on Iran.
06This complicates U.S. efforts to counter Turkish interests in the Middle East under Trump administration.