Israel pressures U.S. to keep Syria weak, countering Turkey's influence in the region.

Israel is pressuring the U.S. to keep Syria weak and decentralized, advocating for Russia to maintain military bases there to counter Turkey's growing influence. Israel views Turkey's support for Syria's new Islamist rulers as a threat to its security. This lobbying effort aims to shape U.S. policy on Syria, though it's unclear if the U.S. will adopt Israel's stance.

February 28, 2025
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