Türkiye draws a scenario for war with Israel: how Greece and Cyprus fit into this scheme

In Turkish public discourse, scenarios of direct confrontation between Turkey And Israelin which an important place is given to the role Greece And Cyprus. The reason was recent statements by the Chief of the General Staff Israel Eyal Zamira about a possible “sudden war” and the need to “be on alert on all fronts.”

These words are analyzed in detail by pro-government nationalist media Turkeyincluding columnists of the publication Yenisafak. One of the most famous authors, Ibrahim Karagulclaims that Israel seeks to involve USA And Europe into a broader confrontation, rather than simply defending its interests in the region.

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Karagul actually refuses Israel in the status of a normal state, describing it as “ideological, racist organization“, controlled by “extremist groups” The center of his analysis is the scenario of a possible collapse Syriawhich he believes will lead to a permanent Israeli presence at the southern border Turkey. He characterizes this outcome as “suicidal for Turkey“

?Turkey is invading Syria

Turkish convoys entered Afrin, Ras al-Ain (Serêkaniye), Azaz and are heading towards Manbij, reinforcing positions from Olive Branch (2018) & Peace Spring (2019)

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Turkey invades Syria Turkish columns have entered Afrin, Ras al-Ayn (Serekaniya), Azaz and are heading towards Manbij, strengthening positions from the Olive Branch (2018) and Peace Spring (2019) Ankara demands the dissolution of the YPG as negotiations on the integration of the SDF have stalled.

Syria as a field of conflict and the role of the YPG

According to Karagul, Israel allegedly working on “fragmentation” Syria on several lines at once. Among the tools he lists are:

• use of local minorities such as Druzeto seize territories and establish direct control;
• reliance on an armed Kurdish group YPGwhich is stated to be “fully coordinates its actions with Israel“and holds up to a third of the territory under control Syria;
• refusal YPG from any form of “dialogue” as the agreements on their withdrawal expire (end of 2025) and preparations are made for a new round of hostilities.

The author warns that a new outbreak of fighting will not only completely destabilize Syriabut it will also become “the beginning of a new direct confrontation between Turkey and Israel” In his interpretation, the key goal Israel – “weaken Turkey’s position in Syria“, A “Israel’s first fear is Türkiye“

How Greece and Cyprus fit into the scheme

Karagul extends this logic to Greece With Cypruscomparing their role with the role YPG V Syria. His texts state that:

“Like the YPG in Syria, Greece and Cyprus will play the role of an instrument. Israel has already effectively “designated” them as part of its terrorist architecture.”

In his opinion, Greece And Cyprus in the event of a major crisis in the region, they will receive functionality comparable to YPG: V Eastern MediterraneanV Republic of Cyprus and on the islands Aegean Sea may form “Turkish-Israeli front field“, where Athens and Nicosia will act as proxy elements.

Separately, the author points to statements Minister of Defense of Greece about the possible deployment of missile systems on the islands and about scenarios in which Aegean Sea may be “closed to Turkey”. For the Turkish side, this is presented as part of a broader “anti-Turkish architecture”, which includes Israel, Greece And Cyprus.

Information war around the YPG and “false meetings”

The material emphasizes that the actual number of forces YPG significantly lower than the figures voiced in Israeli and American sources. Talk of “a hundred thousand fighters” is said to be an exaggeration designed to make the group a politically significant player.

At the same time, according to the article, Türkiye continues to transfer troops to the northern regions SyriaA Damascus strengthens its forces in the area Deir ez-Zor. YPGaccording to Karagul, under the influence Israel refuses any attempts at political dialogue and is preparing for a new phase of military action.

The map of Syria shows that the new government controls only the red zones (30% of Syria), while the rest of the country is divided between the Kurds, the United States, Turkey, Israel and the ownerless/no man’s regions.

He calls rumors about an alleged meeting of the president a separate element of the information war. Recep Tayyip Erdogan with the leader YPG Mazloum Abdi. These messages are described as deliberate manipulation aimed at making YPG status of a “state interlocutor” and a legitimate participant in negotiations. The author claims that Ankara does not intend to recognize this status for this structure.

Big Confrontation Scenario

At the end, Karagul paints a picture of a possible large-scale collision: Israel carries out airstrikes on targets in Syriaground forces are advancing in the direction DamascusA YPG intensifies its activities from the northeast. In response Türkiye enters into conflict to prevent the Israeli and Kurdish presence from consolidating on its borders.

This scenario is being presented as the beginning of a broader Turkish-Israeli confrontationWhere Greece And Cyprus play the role of political and military “pressure amplifiers” on Ankara V Eastern Mediterranean.

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