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Turkey Expands Influence in Syria Amid Israeli Concerns Over Strategic Weapons
Turkey has solidified its military and political influence in northern Syria since 2017, supporting rebel groups and aiding Assad's army reconstruction.
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- 01Turkey has maintained a military foothold in northern Syria since 2017, supporting rebels and rebuilding Assad's army.
- 02Israel's recent strike on Abu al-Duhur base highlights fears of Turkish strategic weapons threatening Israeli freedom of action.
- 03Experts warn the Israeli attack could strengthen Syrian-Turkish ties and accelerate Turkey's military influence.
- 04Turkey aims to position itself as a regional power amid deteriorating relations with Israel.
- 05Assad resists full Turkish control, maintaining complex relations with Ankara.
- 06Turkey interprets Israeli actions as political, avoiding harsh retaliation to not aid Netanyahu's campaign.
Israel's recent airstrike on a Syrian base has raised concerns about Turkey supplying strategic weapons that could limit Israeli operations and strengthen Turkey's regional role. Experts warn the strike may inadvertently deepen Syrian-Turkish ties and escalate tensions, though Assad remains cautious about Turkish dominance.
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