Pro AKP commentator:  Does Trump want war between Turkey and Israel?

Tensions between Turkey and Israel regarding supremacy in Syria are escalating dangerously.   Both sides claim that the other is the aggressor.  Tel Aviv claims Turkey is turning the al Sharaa regime into a protectorate, with the aim of turning it against Israel.  Even before the regime fell in Damascus, Ankara claimed Israel had its eyes on Anatolia. In one sense, this is harmless chest-beating for domestic consumption. In another, accidents can happen. Claims that Israel air force bombed a Syrian airbase soon to be taken over by Turkey reveals how close the rivals came to doing each other physical harm. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcH7APGASQk&t=695s[/embed] At the end, both sides are vying for Trump’s eye. Israel wants a very weak and decentralized Syria, while Turkey the opposite. Trump will be the tie-breaker. What does Trump think?  Who knows?  But, a leading pro-Erdogan commentator writing for daily SABAH claims Turkey has the upper hand.   This is what Mr Melih Altinok wrote in his Saturday column:   On the latest cover of Newsweek, there’s an analysis titled: "A Dangerous Rivalry Between Israel and Turkey Is Escalating in Syria."   Some say the war drums are beating among the elites. That’s true. But so is the situation on the ground.   With Trump’s election, the U.S. policy on Syria changed fundamentally. This shift—one that triggered the Syrian revolution—eventually led to Iran and Russia withdrawing from the region. With the loss of its protective shield, the (Syrian Kurdish Defense Force)  YPG’s resistance crumbled in the face of the relentless pressure by  Turkish Armed Forces (TSK).   As Turkey secured its 911-kilometer southern border, its sphere of influence in Syria expanded rapidly. For Ankara, which sees defense of Anatolia as beginning in Gaza, this success is bound to keep the genocidal Netanyahu up at night.   Because now, there are no more intermediaries on the ground. In the event of a direct military clash, Turkish and Israeli forces would come face to face. It’s well understood that Israeli troops stand little chance against the TSK, which U.S. President Trump once described as “a very strong and effective army that hasn’t been worn down by wars.”   That’s why Netanyahu—unsatisfied with occupying the Golan Heights—is conducting provocative operations deeper inside Syria, particularly in areas where Turkey is active. He’s playing with fire.   He’s also trying to change Trump’s mind—the same Trump who once said, “Turkey will hold the key to Syria. You probably haven’t heard anyone say that, but that’s how it is.” However, Trump, who has effectively declared a trade war on the entire world through his tariff policies, has no spare energy to waste in Syria. And when it comes to his Iran policy, he needs Turkey’s support far more than Israel’s.   Just as Israel needs the recent sabotage-like campaigns and political attacks against Turkey's domestic front, especially those led by the main opposition party.   IMPORTANT DİSCLOSURE:  PA Turkey intends to inform Turkey watchers with diverse views and opinions.  Articles in our website may not necessarily represent the view of our editorial board or count as endorsement.     Follow our  English language YouTube videos  @ REAL TURKEY:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKpFJB4GFiNkhmpVZQ_d9Rg And content at Twitter: @AtillaEng