Turkish and Israeli officials have initiated discussions aimed at preventing potential conflicts in Syria, where both nations maintain active military operations.
As reported by Turkish sources to Reuters, the initial round of technical talks took place in Azerbaijan, marking a step toward establishing a communication mechanism between the two countries.
“Efforts to create this mechanism will continue,” one of the sources said.
Details about the breadth or timeline of the talks were not disclosed. The dialogue follows a recent escalation in Israeli airstrikes in Syria, which were reportedly intended as a message to the newly formed Syrian government.
Israel has also accused Turkey of seeking to exert control over Syria, claiming Ankara is attempting to transform the country into a Turkish protectorate. Turkish military units reportedly examined at least three Syrian airbases for potential deployment as part of a proposed joint defense initiative with Damascus, shortly before those sites were targeted by Israeli airstrikes.
Despite ongoing tensions—especially since the 2023 Israeli military campaign in Gaza—both Turkey and Israel publicly affirmed last week that they are not pursuing direct confrontation in Syria, a nation that borders both.
