Ankara-Damascus axis opens the door to confrontation? In Jerusalem, there are those who look with concern.
The alliance between Israel, Greece and Cyprus is causing concern in Ankara. Erdogan sends firm messages, Europe increases pressure, and the struggle over energy resources in the Eastern Mediterranean is intensifying.
Assessment
A potential rapprochement between Ankara and Damascus is raising alarms in Jerusalem, where officials worry it could shift regional dynamics against Israeli interests. The existing Israel-Greece-Cyprus alliance already unsettles Turkey, and Erdogan's sharp messaging signals growing friction. With Europe increasing pressure and the contest over Eastern Mediterranean energy resources intensifying, the emerging axis could reshape alliances and escalate confrontation.