This is America where a strategic dilemma [music] is on the US president's plate. He's close to both Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and Recep Erdogan of Turkey. But the two men's visions for the Middle East are clashing. Syria just proved it. Israel recently bombed a Syrian air base over fears of Turkey is trying to build a military pact with Damascus.We'll ask just what Donald Trump can do to keep both of his friends happy. But first, let's go into the DC studio.
Trump calls Benjamin Netanyahu a friend, and he says the same about Reipta Erdogan of Turkey. Last
week that got tested when Israeli jets hit a Syrian air force base that Turkey was reportedly about to use. For a few
hours there, Washington worried about a direct clash between them. Then there's the issue of America's F-35 fighter jets. Erdogan wants to buy them, but Netanyahu wants to block that sale.
They're also clashing over Iran and who calls the shots in Syria. None of that leaves Trump much room to keep both those men happy. So, let's go back to Al Jazzer's Rosland Jordan, who explains.A day after Turkish officials allegedly visit Syria's Abu Dh air base, Israel launches air strikes, a rare rebuke from
a top US diplomat, an unnecessary escalation. Israel claims self-defense. We will not tolerate Turkish military presence establishing itself as it moves south. It threatens us. We conveyed that clearly. Ankura's response. Israel is interfering with Turkey's efforts to help Syria rebuild.
Our efforts and contributions toward preserving Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity and helping it achieve stability and security will continue with determination.
