Erdogan Warns Nations to Stay Out of Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called on all foreign nations to 'take their hands off' Syria, asserting Turkey's capability to eliminate terrorist organizations, including the Kurdish YPG militia and ISIS. In his address to the Justice and Development Party, Erdoğan labeled the YPG as the primary threat in Syria following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, warning that its disarmament is critical for survival. He further emphasized that Israel must cease its aggressive actions in Syrian territory, which he claims will lead to negative consequences for all involved. Israeli officials countered that they will maintain a security presence in Syria to protect their borders and mitigate threats. Erdoğan also highlighted the potential for lasting peace in the region, contingent on a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages, while expressing Turkey's readiness to conduct cross-border operations against the YPG if necessary. His statements reflect Turkey's ongoing commitment to regional security and its opposition to external interference in Syria's affairs.