Israel struck Syria to prevent Turkey from establishing in the country, fmr. IDF Navy chief says

Former Israel Navy commander V.-Adm. (ret.) Eliezer "Chiney" Marom stated in a 103FM interview that Israel's strike in Syria aimed to prevent Turkey from establishing a presence in the country, filling a void left by reduced Iranian activity. He noted that the attacked airport was being prepared for Turkish operations, emphasizing that Israel "will not allow the Turks to control Syria." Marom believes a direct confrontation with Turkey is unlikely due to NATO membership, EU aspirations, and Turkey's economic situation. He also discussed US economic pressure on Iran, stating, "The Americans moved the military aside and handed the baton to the treasury secretary and the energy secretary," aiming to choke the Iranian economy and control the Strait of Hormuz.