FM Sa’ar: Israel has no interest in escalation with Turkey, but we won’t accept Turkish bases in Syria

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar stated that Tel Aviv has no desire to escalate tensions with the Turkish government. However, he emphasized that Israel will not accept the presence of Turkish military bases on Syrian soil under any circumstances. This statement comes as military movements in Syria remain a primary focus of Israel's security concerns. Sa’ar did not provide further details regarding potential Israeli actions should this warning be ignored. Relations between Israel and Turkey have experienced various diplomatic fluctuations in recent years, and these remarks highlight the ongoing security sensitivities between the two nations regarding the Syrian conflict.