Israel Pushes U.S. to Allow Russia’s Military Presence in Syria Post-Assad
Reports reveal Israel is lobbying the U.S. to refrain from pressuring Russia to withdraw from Syria, citing concerns over Turkey’s growing influence after Assad’s fall.
Watan-In a controversial move, media reports have revealed Israeli efforts to persuade the United States not to pressure Russia into withdrawing its forces from Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
According to Reuters, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is lobbying the Trump administration to allow Russian military bases to remain in Tartus and Latakia, arguing that this would counter Turkey’s growing influence in Syria after Assad’s downfall.
Israel views Russia’s presence as a stabilizing factor that prevents Turkey from gaining full control over Syria, particularly given Ankara’s support for the new Syrian administration. Tel Aviv accuses this administration of posing a potential security threat to Israel, especially due to its ties with resistance groups like Hamas.
Israel and Russia’s Strategic Alignment in Syria: A Growing Concern for Turkey
Hebrew reports indicate that Netanyahu perceives Turkish influence as a greater threat to Israel than Russian presence, despite Ankara being a NATO member. According to informed sources, Israel fears that Syria could become a launchpad for armed groups backed by Turkey.
Meanwhile, the new Syrian administration, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, is working to reassure Western and Arab nations that it has no intention of engaging in conflicts with Israel or any other party. It has also expressed a desire to restore diplomatic relations damaged during Assad’s rule.
The growing Israeli-Russian alignment on this issue raises questions about the nature of ties between Tel Aviv and Moscow and how they might shift the balance of power in Syria. Moreover, the continued Russian presence could create a new dilemma for President Erdogan’s administration, as Turkey seeks to expand its regional influence.
Could there be a covert deal between Israel and Russia to maintain Russian military bases in Syria? How will Turkey respond to these developments? The coming days may reveal more about the changing regional landscape.
