The fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad's government has increased tensions between Turkey and Israel, as their conflicting interests in Syria push them towards a possible collision course. Turkey supports a stable and united Syria with a central government, while Israel prefers a fragmented Syria to bolster its own security. The two countries see each other as regional competitors and are engaged in proxy warfare in Syria. Turkey is concerned about Israel's expanding military presence in Syria, while Israel is wary of Turkey's influence over Damascus. The relationship between Turkey and Israel has been marked by deep tensions under Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's rule.