Israeli officials express fears regarding the potential expansion of Turkish influence in Syria, which could position Ankara as a significant adversary to Iran following the regime change of Bashar al-Assad. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz convened a security meeting to address these concerns, alongside Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and other senior officials. Reports indicate rising anxiety over Turkey’s growing power in the region and its implications for Israel’s security, particularly against the backdrop of statements from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.