Israel could act against Syria after Iran war, Turkish foreign minister says

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Israel may act against Syria after the Iran war concludes, suggesting Damascus's diplomatic engagement with the US and Israel is a protective measure. Fidan also emphasized Syria's need for a stable governance structure and societal integration, noting that Israel's current inaction towards Syria is due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.

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Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Mon, 04/13/2026 - 10:13 Hakan Fidan says reconstruction, internal stability and the risk of future Israeli action remain among Syria’s most pressing challenges Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks in Doha on 19 March 2026 (Karim Jaafar/AFP) Off Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that he believes Israel will act against Syria when the time is right, adding that Damascus has taken the right diplomatic track by engaging with both the US and the Israeli go

Israel could act against Syria after Iran war, Turkish foreign minister says

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