Israel: The New Regime in Syria Was Not Democratically Elected

ARK News.. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has voiced concerns over the political developments in Syria, stating that the newly established regime in Damascus was not democratically elected. He also expressed Israel’s apprehension over Turkey’s intentions to assert a form of protectorate over Syrian territory.

In an interview with Le Figaro, Sa’ar emphasized the importance of being realistic about the situation:

“The so-called ‘new regime’ in Damascus has not come to power through democratic means. Additionally, there are around 10,000 jihadists currently in Syria, and we are aware of their intent to open a front in the Golan.”

The Israeli foreign minister stressed that the primary objective of Israel’s operations in Syria is to bolster national security and prevent the establishment of any new hostile front along its borders.

Sa’ar also raised alarms over Turkey’s growing military ambitions in Syria, noting that Israel is particularly concerned about Ankara’s desire to entrench itself militarily in the country — a move accompanied by increasingly hostile rhetoric from President Erdogan toward Israel.

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