Israeli Foreign Minister adopts softer tone on Syria's new govt, implies Turkish influence is the main concern
In his meeting with the president, Saar addressed the situation in Syria. "The new government in Damascus is made up of jihadists and Islamists. It is currently focused on the economy, governance and legitimacy from the world, and therefore is currently speaking softly. This happened with many Islamist movements that came to power, including Khomeini's revolution in Iran in 1979.
But it would be advisable to monitor its activities closely. What is clear is that Turkey has the greatest influence on it. The most important thing for us is maintaining our security. The Iranian threat is the most urgent. It is important to pay attention to Turkey's actions in the region. Turkey is currently the most dominant country in Syria, it aspires to be the leader of Sunni Islam in the region."