Negotiations will be complicated – potentially addressing contentious issues such as Hezbollah’s access to Syrian territory, Israel’s military operations in southern Syria, and the protection of minorities, such as the Druze and Kurds – nonetheless, they present a critical opportunity to reshape regional perceptions and policies. If Israel and Turkey share a mutual interest in promoting a stable, sovereign Syria that limits Iranian and Russian influence and curtails the operations of extremist groups, this raises an important question: Could they – in coordination with the US, EU, and Gulf states – collaborate to develop conditional frameworks for easing international sanctions, thereby opening the door for Syria’s reconstruction? These steps – deconfliction with Turkey and diplomatic outreach with Syria – could pave the way for the restoration of the robust bilateral trade relationship that existed before May 2024, when Turkey suspended economic ties in response to Israel’s war against Hamas.
Author: BY GABRIEL MITCHELL
Published at: 2025-05-21 22:05:26
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