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Tuesday, March 4, 2025
IDF opens Turkish-language X page, as Ankara becomes more involved in Syria
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
In an unusual move, the IDF has opened for the first time a Turkish-language X account.
It comes as Israel has identified Turkey as becoming a stronger player in the region, following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. Turkey had backed some of the rebel groups that overthrew the government.
The IDF has accounts on X in several languages, though some, such as Russian, are no longer active.
The Turkish account has so far posted one video, featuring spokesman Maj. Arye Shalicar, announcing that it will be used to provide “reliable and instant updates on developments regarding the IDF.”
Israil Savunma Kuvvetleri’nin resmi X hesabına hoş geldiniz! Bu platform, ISK ile ilgili gelişmeler hakkında güvenilir ve anlık güncellemeler sağlamak amacıyla kullanılacaktır. pic.twitter.com/EknF0c6xno
— IDF Türkçe (@TurkishIDF) March 4, 2025
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