Here is the translation of the provided text: "Turkey's confession that will be widely discussed from Israel: They will never leave the Syrian field to us."

15.04.2025 22:51

It is reported that Israel is concerned about the possibility of oil and natural gas from the Gulf being transported to Europe via Syria and Turkey. The Israeli press criticized the Tel Aviv administration for 'lacking a strategy' regarding Syria, emphasizing that 'Turkey will never leave the Syrian arena to Israel.'

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The Israeli government had been dreaming of transporting gas and oil from the Gulf to Haifa Port and then to Europe until recently.

CLOSE RELATIONS BETWEEN DAMASCUS AND ANKARA DAMPENED ISRAEL'S DREAM

Following the revolution in Syria, it seems that Israel's dream has been dashed. The end of the civil war in Syria and the establishment of close relations between the new Damascus administration and Ankara have particularly brought the project of transporting Qatari gas to Europe via Syria and Turkey back to the forefront.

"TURKEY WILL NEVER LEAVE THE SYRIAN FIELD TO ISRAEL"

An analysis titled "What is behind the unprecedented tension between Turkey and Israel?" was published in Yediot Ahronot, signed by Nadav Eyal. The article criticized Israel for "lacking a strategy" regarding Syria, stating that "Turkey will never leave the Syrian field to Israel." The article referenced the project of transporting Qatari gas to Europe via Syria and Turkey, suggesting that this could come back to the agenda and that Israel would not be allowed to jeopardize it by Ankara. The article evaluated the possibility of a pro-Turkey administration being established in Syria and the potential for stability, stating, "Turkey, which considers Syria a strategic priority, will not leave this field to Israel."

FORMER AMBASSADOR: ISRAEL SHOULD CONTACT TURKEY INSTEAD OF ENTERING CONFLICT

The article pointed out the importance of the potential pipeline project that would transport Qatari natural gas through Syria to Turkey and then to Europe for Ankara. The views of Israel's former ambassador to Turkey, Amira Oron, were included, stating: "Turkey plays a key role in the stability of Syria. Israel would do well to establish diplomatic contacts with Ankara rather than risk military conflict." Oron mentioned that there are some regional countries that doubt Israel's intention to fragment Syria, stating, "(These countries) believe that Turkey is trying to maintain a stable state structure in Syria."

"ISRAEL HAS NO STRATEGY FOR SYRIA"

The article also included criticism that despite Israel's increasing airstrikes in Syria, its expansion of ground occupation, and its attempts to establish contact with Druze and other minorities, it has not been able to define a clear policy for Syria.

"OPENING A NEW FRONT IS A RISK ISRAEL CANNOT AFFORD"

The article noted that the interventions of the Tel Aviv government led by Benjamin Netanyahu in Syria could trigger several dangerous scenarios, such as "increasing conflicts with the Syrian administration, getting involved in sectarian conflicts, and even opening a new front with the Turkish army." It commented that "opening a new front at a time when existing fronts (like Gaza and Lebanon, where Israel's attacks continue) remain unresolved is a risk Israel cannot afford."

QATAR-TURKEY NATURAL GAS PIPELINE

After the overthrow of the 61-year Baath regime in Syria, the 'Qatar-Turkey Natural Gas Pipeline,' which was shelved in 2009, has been brought back to the agenda by energy actors in the region.