Turkey Syria intervention became a renewed threat on Tuesday as Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned that Ankara would act directly against any group attempting to divide Syria. His comments followed new unrest in southern Syria and growing fears of regional destabilization.
According to Fidan, any move toward fragmentation poses a direct threat to Turkey’s national security. Therefore, Turkey will not tolerate efforts by militants to gain autonomy or redraw borders.
Ankara Accuses Israel of Destabilization
Fidan appeared to aim his remarks at Israel. He accused the Israeli government of using recent airstrikes in Damascus to prevent Syria from restoring peace and order. Moreover, he connected the latest clashes in the southern province of Sweida to what he sees as a broader Israeli strategy.
Turkey views the unrest between Druze communities and Arab groups in the region as more than local tension. In Ankara’s view, external forces are manipulating the situation to weaken Syria from within.
“God willing, we will prevent this policy from being realized,” Fidan said.
Turkey Rejects Kurdish Autonomy in Syria
In addition to criticizing Israel, Fidan warned the Kurdish YPG militia not to use the instability as an opportunity. He said that no faction should interpret Syria’s chaos as a chance to push for autonomy or independence.
“This leads nowhere,” Fidan added, describing the pursuit of autonomy as a “strategic catastrophe.”
Ankara regards the YPG, a key part of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), as a terrorist organization. Notably, Turkey has launched multiple cross-border military operations to contain its influence.
Turkey Issues Red Line on Syrian Unity
Fidan explicitly warned that Turkey would view any effort to divide Syria as an act of aggression. He emphasized that while diplomacy remains open for dialogue, acts that aim at fragmentation would force Turkey to intervene militarily.
“We are warning you: no group should engage in acts towards division,” he said.
Although Turkey supports peace efforts and dialogue, it also draws a firm red line on any attempt to weaken Syrian territorial unity.
Turkey Supports Stability, Opposes Foreign Interference
Fidan reaffirmed that Turkey backs Syria’s legitimate government. Furthermore, he encouraged continued talks to ease tensions in the country. However, he stressed that Ankara would not allow itself to be drawn into insecurity caused by outside actors.
He accused Israel of exploiting chaos to divide Syria and weaken the region. So far, Israel has not responded publicly to his remarks. Nonetheless, Israeli officials previously justified airstrikes in Syria by citing threats to the Druze population.
Turkey, a NATO member, has consistently condemned Israeli actions in Syria and pushed for regional solutions that preserve borders and stability.
