Erdogan says Turkey won’t abandon Syria or accept Israel’s red lines
By The BriefBrief
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan responded to Israeli strikes on a Syrian military base, saying Ankara would not abandon its regional friends. He also said no outside power could set the boundaries of Turkey’s foreign policy.
WHO:Recep Tayyip Erdogan
WHAT:Erdogan said Turkey would not abandon its friends in the region and that no outside power could set limits on Turkey’s foreign policy after Israeli strikes on a Syrian military base.
WHEN:Aug 24, 2026
WHERE:Turkey
WHY:Erdogan was reacting to Israeli strikes on a Syrian military base last week.
