Maps
Magazine

WORLD NEWS

Turkey Warns Against Confrontation with Israel in Syria, Urges Diplomacy Over Military Strikes
Turkey calls for stability and diplomacy in Syria, distancing itself from any confrontation with Israel. Foreign Minister Fidan stresses the need for peaceful solutions amidst regional tensions.
ND
by News Desk
2025-04-04
Turkey Warns Against Confrontation with Israel in Syria, Urges Diplomacy Over Military Strikes

Turkey has made it clear that it has no interest in engaging in confrontation with Israel over its recent attacks on military sites in Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Friday. In an exclusive interview with Reuters, Fidan expressed concerns about the instability these Israeli actions could sow in the region, particularly undermining the ability of Syria’s new administration to deter threats from hostile forces.

Fidan emphasized that while Israel’s strikes were troubling, Turkey would not escalate tensions with Israel, preferring to focus on diplomatic solutions. He acknowledged that Syria’s new administration, under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, could pursue its own understanding with Israel as a neighboring country, though Turkey views these Israeli actions as contributing to regional instability.

Turkey has long been critical of Israel, particularly over its ongoing military actions in Gaza, which Turkey has labeled as acts of genocide against Palestinians. This criticism has led Turkey to apply to join a case at the World Court against Israel and halt all trade relations with the country. However, Turkey’s position on Syria remains pragmatic, aiming to prevent any further deterioration of the region’s already fragile security situation.

Since the new administration took power in Damascus, Israeli forces have launched a series of strikes in Syria, a country that shares close ties with Turkey. While Israel justifies these actions as necessary to prevent hostile forces from establishing a presence in Syria, Turkey has strongly condemned the incursions as violations of Syrian sovereignty.

Fidan also addressed concerns raised by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of military action against Iran, urging that diplomacy should take precedence. Turkey, which shares a long border with Iran, has been consistently vocal in advocating for peaceful negotiations over military intervention. Ankara’s stance is clear: it does not support any actions that would escalate tensions with its neighbor, Iran.

With Syria caught in the middle of these regional tensions, Turkey’s foreign policy remains focused on maintaining stability and preventing further conflict. While diplomatic efforts continue to find common ground, Turkey remains firm in its commitment to avoid military confrontation and prioritize peace in the Middle East.
Tagged:

Turkey

Syria

Israel

Diplomacy

MiddleEast
Share News: