MIDDLE ISRAEL: Israel’s gains in Syria are, at the end of the day, tactical. Turkey’s, by contrast, are historic.
As the Syrian regime collapses, Turkey faces new challenges in balancing alliances with NATO, Russia, and Iran.
Turkey’s influence grows in Syria post-Assad, raising questions about Erdogan’s next move toward Israel.
Kurdish territories face new threats as Hezbollah’s power wanes and regional tensions grow.
It is interesting how quickly Iran, Turkey and also voices in Qatar have mobilized to single out Israel for critique regarding Syria.
When peace is obtained between Armenia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan, this will be another blow for Iran.
"This is a critical moment. If we don’t act, jihadist forces supported by Iran and Turkey will continue to gain strength."
Turkey hosts some 3 million Syrian migrants and refugees, making it the biggest host of Syrians who have fled the civil war.
The SDF had been holding the town in recent days amid intense fighting with the Syrian National Army (SNA) and other Turkey-backed groups.
Iran has been substantially weakened, while its place has been taken by Turkey.
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