Turkish presence in Syria poses threat to Israel due to Ankara’s NATO combat doctrine, expert warns
"What we saw about a week ago... is essentially a red line, an Israeli declaration that Israel does not want to see any kind of Turkish presence in central Syria," said Dr. Eitan Hai Cohen
Assessment
Israel has drawn a clear red line against Turkish military entrenchment in central Syria, according to a regional expert. The warning centers on Ankara's NATO combat doctrine, which could bring advanced alliance capabilities into a theater where Israel already operates with relative freedom. The question now is whether diplomatic pressure or direct action will follow.