Israeli Media's Commentary on Turkey: 'PKK Process in Syria Could Put Israel in a Difficult Position'

israel - Israeli newspaper Haaretz's analysis on Turkey potentially posing a security threat to Israel in the region.

Israeli Media's Commentary on Turkey

Israeli newspaper Haaretz's analysis discusses the potential impact of PKK's actions in Syria on Israel's security and Turkey's regional influence.

Zvi Bar'el, a columnist for Haaretz, suggests that PKK's leader Abdullah Ocalan's disarmament and dissolution of the organization could lead to a more radical step compared to the 2013 peace process. This radical step might affect Turkey's regional status and encourage the withdrawal of American forces from Syria.

Bar'el argues that if the US troops withdraw from Syria and the PKK-affiliated YPG in the northeast reaches an agreement with the Syrian government for integration, Turkey's influence would strengthen. This could be detrimental to Israel's interests. He also points out that if Turkey withdraws its troops from northern Syria, the pressure on Israel could increase. The analyst believes that such actions by Turkey could enhance Ankara's reputation in the eyes of the EU.

This analysis highlights a new strategic arena where Israel seeks tactical advantages while Turkey aims for long-term strategic benefits.