Israel and Turkey have entered into a diplomatic spat, with both sides accusing the other of occupying Syria. Turkey condemned Israel's decision to expand settlements in the Golan Heights, calling it a step in Israel's 'expansion of borders through occupation.' Israel responded by accusing Turkey of occupying Syria as part of a campaign of aggression and violence against Syria's Kurdish minority. Israel accused Turkey of establishing armed proxy groups to control Syrian territory and taking control of approximately 15% of Syria's territory.