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Azerbaijan mediating between Israel, Turkey in effort to reduce Syria tensions

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  • Azerbaijan is mediating between Israel and Turkey to reduce tensions and prevent military friction over Syria, according to Israeli sources.
  • Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev initiated a dialogue a year ago, establishing a coordination mechanism to avoid conflict, with current efforts focused on maintaining communication.
  • The United States is also involved in de-escalation efforts, though Israel has expressed distrust towards a US envoy who criticized recent Israeli strikes.

Azerbaijan is actively mediating between Israel and Turkey to de-escalate tensions and prevent military clashes in Syria, Israeli sources revealed. President Ilham Aliyev initiated direct dialogue between the two nations a year ago, establishing an operational coordination mechanism to avert conflict.

Azerbaijani officials are particularly concerned because both Israel and Turkey are allies of Azerbaijan.

— Source involved in the discussionsExplaining Azerbaijan's motivation for mediating the dispute.

Baku's current diplomatic push aims to maintain communication channels and prevent potential military miscalculations, particularly concerning aircraft incidents. An official involved in the discussions highlighted Azerbaijan's concern, noting that both Israel and Turkey are key allies.

an Israeli strike in Syria as an 'unnecessary escalation'

— US envoy Tom BarrackDescribing the US envoy's controversial remarks on Israeli actions in Syria.

The United States is pursuing parallel efforts to contain the dispute. However, Israeli sources indicated significant distrust of a US envoy who characterized a recent Israeli strike in Syria as an "unnecessary escalation" and suggested Israeli strikes were politically motivated ahead of elections.

an increased Turkish military footprint in southern Syria would pose a threat to Israeli security and alter the existing regional balance.

— Prime Minister Benjamin NetanyahuWarning about the implications of Turkey's potential military expansion in Syria.

These diplomatic maneuvers occur as Israel voices concerns over Turkey's expanding military presence in Syria. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu previously warned that an increased Turkish military footprint would threaten Israeli security and alter the regional balance. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani denied plans for a Turkish military base, stating the facility was for the Syrian Air Force. Separately, Mossad Director Roman Gofman and al-Shaibani held talks in Jordan to ease tensions and revive security negotiations.

the facility was being rehabilitated for the Syrian Air Force.

— Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-ShaibaniDenying Turkish plans for a military base at Abu al-Duhur.
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