Could Syria become the focus of an Israeli-Turkish conflict?

An Israeli attack on a Syrian military airfield just recently demonstrated once again that Syria is becoming a key battleground for the rivalry between regional powers. At the forefront: Israel and Turkey.

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Could Syria become the focus of an Israeli-Turkish conflict?

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