Syrian officials worry that Turkey's moves to court Damascus could be interpreted in Israel as provocations and lead to a further escalation, one which Syria is unprepared for, a Syrian source said. Ankara, meanwhile, expects Washington to rein Israel in

With Israeli elections approaching, analysts say Netanyahu needs a new escalation, undermining deconfliction efforts.

ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel would not tolerate a Turkish military presence in Syria that it considers