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Israel's Defence Minister Challenges Turkey Over Syrian Strategy

1/13/2025

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In a pivotal meeting, Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz confronted Turkey's role in Syria and the ambitions of HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. The discussion centered on a strategy to carve Syria into cantons, aiming to safeguard ethnic communities and curb Turkey's sway, especially after HTS's recent victories against Assad's regime.

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In a pivotal meeting, Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz confronted Turkey's role in Syria and the ambitions of HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. The discussion centered on a strategy to carve Syria into cantons, aiming to safeguard ethnic communities and curb Turkey's sway, especially after HTS's recent victories against Assad's regime.