Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday called on Israel and Kurdish forces to halt actions that threaten Syria’s security and stability.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Ankara with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, Fidan accused Israel and the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of undermining Damascus’ recovery efforts after more than a decade of civil war. He warned that Israel’s security “cannot be achieved by destabilizing neighbors” and urged both sides to avoid triggering fresh regional crises.
Tensions remain high in Syria following deadly clashes in Sweida and stalled efforts to merge the SDF into the new Syrian army. The Syrian government also denounced a recent SDF-hosted conference in Hassakeh that called for decentralization, alleging secessionist motives and pulling out of planned Paris talks.
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Fidan accused the SDF of exploiting instability for political gain and cautioned the YPG — the SDF’s main faction — against “playing for time.” Al-Shibani echoed his concerns, accusing Israel of seeking Syria’s disintegration along ethnic and ideological lines.
Source: Agency