Turkey’s deepening involvement in Syria serves both strategic and image-building goals, positioning President Erdoğan as a Muslim savior while advancing neo-Ottoman ambitions. Ankara uses the conflict to suppress Kurdish groups, expand regional influence, and secure a foothold in Syria through military presence, reconstruction efforts, and humanitarian aid. This approach bolsters Turkey’s status in the Muslim world and compensates for its failure to integrate with the West. Meanwhile, Israel faces a complex security landscape due to the new Syrian regime, Turkey’s growing influence, and potential threats from jihadist forces, including Hamas and ISIS. The interplay between Turkish ambitions and Israeli security concerns raises the risk of direct confrontation, especially as Turkey’s vision threatens Israel’s alliances with Kurdish groups and its border stability. Despite recent developments like the PKK’s ceasefire declaration, lasting peace and regional stability remain uncertain, with Turkey leveraging every shift to reinforce Erdoğan’s domestic power and international stature.

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