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Turkey won’t abandon Syria or let Israel draw ‘red lines’, Erdogan says
Middle East Eye • • world
Key Points:
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Israeli strikes on the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in Syria, affirming that Turkey will not abandon its regional allies and that no external power can dictate its foreign policy.
- Israel targeted the Syrian base near the Turkish border, alleging Turkey planned to deploy air defense systems there, a claim denied by both Turkish and Syrian officials and supported by the US Ambassador.
- Erdogan criticized Israeli political motives behind the strikes, linking them to upcoming elections and asserting Turkey's commitment to supporting neighbors despite opposition from "murderous networks."
- The United States, a NATO ally of Turkey and Israel, has expressed concern over rising tensions and proposed a trilateral mechanism to prevent further conflict.
- In response to Israeli actions, Turkey requested Interpol to issue Red Notices for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another official on genocide charges related to the attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla delivering aid to Gaza.
