Erdogan: Israel’s Plans in Syria Will Not Succeed… Turkish Officer Highlights Lack of U.S. Support for Partitioning the Country
The Syrian file is witnessing growing divergence in positions between Turkey and Israel, amid Turkish signals pointing to a lack of full U.S. support for Tel Aviv’s regional approach, and Israeli assertions rejecting Turkish military presence on Syrian soil.
Turkish Officer: Tel Aviv Did Not Receive the Expected Support from Washington
Ihsan Sefa, a member of the Central Committee of Turkey’s “Vatan” (Homeland) Party, a retired officer and former diplomat, stated that Israel did not receive the expected American support regarding the partitioning of Syria. In a post on social media, he said that “the only force capable of pushing Kurdish armed formations to abide by an agreement with the Syrian government is the Turkish army.” Sefa called for what he described as a “show of iron fist,” referring to the need for decisive Turkish action in northern Syria.
Netanyahu Hints at Possible U.S. Mediation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday, April 8, that he may seek U.S. support in the event of a potential conflict with Turkey inside Syrian territory. Israeli sources confirmed that the Israeli government rejects any foreign military presence—including Turkish—in southern Syria, while the Israeli Air Force continues to strike sites that Tel Aviv claims are part of a military infrastructure.
Trump–Netanyahu Meeting: Divergence in Positions
During his visit to Washington, Netanyahu revealed in a recorded statement that he discussed four key files with U.S. President Donald Trump: Iran, the war in Gaza, Turkey and Syria, along with economic issues.
A report by the Hebrew-language website Walla described the meeting as one of the “weakest” between the two leaders, portraying Netanyahu as politically vulnerable. The Times of Israel reported that the visit was “disappointing” due to Trump’s refusal to lift tariffs on Israeli imports and his declaration of an intention to open direct communication channels with Iran over its nuclear program.
Erdogan: Israel’s Goals in Syria Will Not Be Achieved
On the same day, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a speech in Ankara, asserting that what he described as “attempts to redraw the map of the region” will not succeed. He called on Israel to halt its military operations in Gaza and return to ceasefire agreements. Erdogan added that Ankara will continue to support the people of Gaza and will stand with the peoples of the region, including Syria and Lebanon, until stability is restored.
Erdogan also pointed out that the upcoming Antalya Diplomacy Forum will host extensive consultations with several international leaders regarding developments in Gaza and Syria, and potential steps to end what he described as the “humanitarian suffering in the region.”
Sources: RT + Anadolu
