Israel is concerned that the Syrian government may allow Turkey to establish military bases within the country, which would undermine Israel's freedom of operation. This concern arises from the growing cooperation between the regime in Syria and the government of Turkish President Erdogan. Israel's political-security leadership has held discussions about the possibility of deeper Turkish involvement in Syria, as Turkey and Erdogan previously supported the rebels led by al-Sharaa. The Israeli Defense Forces have already targeted military bases in Syria to send a message that they will not allow harm to their air freedom of operation.