The animosity between the regional powers has spilled over into Syria, with Israeli forces striking Syria.
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The big question is whether Israel wants to get involved in an open-ended campaign in Syria that not only involves potential tension with Ankara but also clashes with Syrians near the border.
This is an important development, showing that Syria is trying to rally support.
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Defense Minister Israel Katz later stated that Israel's strikes were "a warning for the future" and that Syria could potentially pay a heavy price.
As reported this week by the Post, Ankara wants to turn the T4 base into a Turkish drone base and serve as the protector of Syria's skies.
Khazali claims the goal of the ‘David Corridor’ is to “reach the Kurdish lands in Iraq and Syria, considering the ongoing cooperation [between Israel and the Kurds]."
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This comes as both countries are at a crossroads. Syria is trying to unify itself after years of civil war while both countries face threats from ISIS.
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