As the Turkish state's invasion attacks against North and East Syria continue, the Israeli Foreign Ministry released a statement refuting the “false statements” by the Turkish Foreign Ministry regarding Israel in relation to Syria. 

In a statement on Monday, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “We strongly condemn Israel's decision to expand illegal settlements in the Golan Heights, which it has occupied since 1967.” The Turkish Ministry claimed that Israel's continued actions seriously undermine efforts to establish peace and stability in Syria and further increase tensions in the region, calling for international action against Israel.

The Israeli Foreign Ministry statement on its official X account includes the following:

“Israel rejects the false statements made by the Turkish Foreign Ministry regarding Israel in relation to Syria.

The facts are the following:

Turkey has systematically encroached on Syrian territory, a process that began with military operations in 2016, 2018, and 2019, and continues to this day. Turkey has established proxy zones where armed groups, such as the Syrian National Army, operate under its control. Currently, approximately 15% of Syria’s territory is under the control of Turkish-backed forces. In these areas, the Turkish currency is in use, and Turkish bank branches and postal services have been operating.

Furthermore, the Turkish military bombards infrastructure in the northeastern autonomous region of Syria using aircraft and UAVs.

Turkey supports jihadist forces that operate against Kurds in Syria.

The last country that can speak about occupation in Syria is Turkey, with 15% of Syria’s territory under the control of proxies operating under its patronage. There is no justification for the continuation of Turkish aggression and violence against Kurds in Syria!”