The Jerusalem Post published an opinion article by Atar Porat proposing that Israel approach the situation in Syria as a great power game, albeit a limited one between Israel and Turkey, with Syria as the playing field. In his proposal, Turkey and Israel would agree on zones of influence and/or control in Syria in exchange for security for Israel. The assumption is that the Kurds's sentiments and reactions do not matter in such an arrangement. The writer disagrees with Porat and argues that Israel should not gamble on the Kurds, as they are not a gamble for Israel. The writer believes that the map of the region is being redrawn and that Israel's safer bet lies in investing in a new map for the Middle East.