Israel and Turkey are locked in a dispute over Israeli military actions in Syria, escalating tensions between the two nations. Israel dismissed Turkish criticism of its activities in the Golan Heights, while Turkey condemned Israel's expansion of settlements in the region.
Israel rejected Turkish accusations on Tuesday following Ankara’s condemnation of Israel i military actions in Syria , as Turkey escalates its own operations in the war-torn country. The rising tensions have deepened the rift between the two nations and sparked concerns over regional stability and the fate of U.S.-backed Kurdish forces fighting ISIS.
On Monday, the Turkish Foreign Ministry criticized Israel for expanding settlements in the Golan Heights, calling it part of Israel’s 'expansion of borders through occupation.' Turkey urged Israel to comply with the 1974 Disengagement Agreement, which established a cease-fire between Israel and Syria. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the agreement void, arguing it no longer applied after forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad abandoned their positions on the Syrian side during the country’s civil war. Netanyahu has described the Golan Heights as a vital security buffer and integral to Israel’s defense strategy against Iran and Hezbollah, which operate in Syria. On Tuesday, Israel’s Foreign Ministry issued a response on X. 'Turkey has systematically encroached on Syrian territory... Approximately 15% of Syria’s territory is under Turkish-backed control. In these areas, the Turkish currency is in use, and Turkish bank branches and postal services have been operating. 'Furthermore, the Turkish military bombards infrastructure in the northeastern autonomous region of Syria using aircraft and UAVs. Turkey supports jihadist forces that operate against Kurds in Syria
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