Erdogan on Syria: No to Federalism
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Israel’s attacks on Syrian territory as provocations aimed at destabilizing the region and undermining recent political progress in Damascus. Speaking after a visit to Rome, Erdogan dismissed proposals for a federal structure in Syria as unrealistic and warned against any attempts to impose new divisions near Türkiye’s borders, CE Report quotes Anadolu Agency
He reaffirmed Türkiye’s support for Syria’s territorial integrity and a unified Syrian state, while criticizing Israel for spreading violence across the region—from Gaza to Lebanon—and blocking humanitarian aid. Erdogan also emphasized the urgent need to open humanitarian corridors in Gaza, stating that a ceasefire alone is not enough as famine threatens the civilian population.
