US pressure on Israel needed for peace in Syria
Summary
After a suspected Israeli attack on a Syrian airbase near Idlib, the US ambassador to Turkiye suggested creating a communication system to avoid military clashes between Turkiye, Syria, and Israel. Analysts say Israel continues to attack Syria and may not stop despite US efforts, as tensions remain high following Syria’s government change.Key Facts
- A suspected Israeli airstrike hit the Abu al-Duhur airbase near Idlib, northwest Syria.
- The US ambassador to Turkiye, Tom Barrack, proposed a “deconfliction mechanism” for Turkiye, Syria, and Israel to prevent further conflicts.
- Syria and the US official blamed Israel for the attack, calling it an escalation.
- Israel has regularly attacked Syrian targets for years and occupies some Syrian land.
- Syria has a new government since the former President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown in December 2024.
- Israel changed its focus to counter both Iranian and Turkish influence in Syria after Assad’s fall.
- Israel warned Syria about Turkish troop deployments near Aleppo, which Syria ignored according to Israel.
- Turkiye denied Israel’s claims and criticized Israel for its attacks and policies in the region.
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