ANKARA (The COW News Digital) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned Israel against attempts to create instability in Syria, accusing the Israeli government of trying to spread disorder in the neighbouring country amid growing tensions across the Middle East.
Erdogan said Turkey was receiving encouraging news from Syria but alleged that Israel was making every effort to fuel chaos there. His remarks, reported by Turkey’s Anadolu Agency, highlighted Ankara’s concerns about developments in Syria and the wider regional security situation.
Erdogan said the region was facing a growing storm of crises that was intensifying with each passing day. He pointed to several conflicts and security challenges, arguing that continuing hostilities were increasing uncertainty across the Middle East and neighbouring areas.
The Turkish president referred to the Russia-Ukraine war, saying the conflict near Turkey’s northern border was approaching its fifth year. He also expressed concern over the continuation of Israel’s war against the Palestinians despite agreements aimed at addressing the conflict.
Erdogan further noted that tensions had emerged on additional fronts before the situation involving Iran had fully settled. He cited developments in Yemen as another source of concern, underscoring the interconnected nature of the region’s security challenges.
His comments reflected Ankara’s view that simultaneous conflicts were placing increasing pressure on regional stability and creating the risk of further escalation.
Erdogan’s warning focused particularly on Syria, where he accused Israel of attempting to encourage instability. He said the positive developments Turkey was observing in the country were being undermined by what he described as Israeli efforts to create disorder.
The Turkish president did not provide specific details of the alleged activities in his reported remarks. The accusations represent Ankara’s position on Israel’s actions in Syria and were not independently established in the report.
Syria remains a significant concern for regional governments because instability there could affect neighbouring countries and complicate broader diplomatic and security efforts.
Erdogan’s statement also signalled Turkey’s continued attention to developments along its southern border and its opposition to actions it believes could deepen the Syrian crisis.
The Turkish president also referred to Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, describing the kingdom as a friendly and brotherly country. He said the attacks had contributed significantly to rising tensions across the region.
His remarks placed the situation in Yemen alongside the conflicts involving Russia and Ukraine, Israel and the Palestinians, and the broader tensions surrounding Iran.
The developments cited by Erdogan illustrate the range of security challenges confronting regional leaders as conflicts continue on multiple fronts.
The Turkish president’s warning comes amid concerns that further confrontations could undermine efforts to achieve lasting stability. While his remarks strongly criticised Israel’s alleged conduct in Syria, the statement did not outline specific diplomatic or security measures Ankara might pursue in response.
For now, Erdogan has called attention to what he sees as an increasingly volatile regional environment, warning that efforts to spread instability in Syria could further complicate an already tense Middle East.
