Israel and Turkey Call Dibs on Syria || Aug 21, 2026

Syria was created after the first world war before that that land mass was part of the Ottoman Empire, check history

Hey peter how often do you have people recognize you on the street? its crazy to think that you come up this way and i could have just run into you this past weekend

Clever Israel as usual. Using Syria as the needed defense posture for the long awaited excuse to war with Turkey. Is Turkey really a threat to Israel? I realize that somebody has to fill the Syrian void, but why does Peter side with Israel on this? Better for the US or just better for Israel? That wasn’t made clear at all.

All right what hikes you doing in Banff, I’d recommend heading down to Kananaskis and avoiding the crowds.

Talk about the Golan Heights.

I believe Israel should take over Syria make it there’s

Hrmm.. In Bannf. I wonder if we are going to get a good Video on the trade deal between the US and Canada that is being worked on right now.

Banff! Noyce!

So we're still dealing with the decolonization fallout. Only now, it's the Turks and the Israelis who are the new colonizers.

Have Israel take a small sliver of land in the south, where the Druz are, and then let Turkië have the rest. Then you’ll have stability.

Your summary does not sound like the facts you listed. Sounds more like the Israelis want to be able to project power and not the Turks. Rather than the good ole Israelis just wanting a no fly zone. You said they want to keep the Syrians weak and prevent the Turks from projecting power. That is more than regular self defense. Especially when they be blowing crap up in a country they are not at war with to do it.

That is one of the more beautiful backdrops of recient posts... Thanks Peter for your production approach to these segments while sharing the awsome journeys you go on.

The Israeli death machine will definitely bite off more than it can chew if it decides to attack the Turks. Imagine getting your clock rocked by Iran, and then choosing to pick a fight with a nation that has an even larger military industrial base, fifth generation aircraft production capabilities, something not even the Israelis can do themselves as well as a nation that has the entire NATO alliance at its back… Yes, Trump would be a coward and refused to assist, but even so, Turkey, Great Britain, France, Greece, Italy, and Spain is a titanic force

Well this is heating up to be one more area of nations ready to start shooting each other. Peter do you want to reconsider your thoughts about US/ China, Ukraine/ Russia, Israel/ Turkey, US/Iran, N Korea/ US, N Korea/S Korea, …. Surely I’m missing a few! I don’t think Deglobalization is going so well!

In twenty or thirty years, that whole part of the world will be unlivable - high temperatures, unpredictable rainfall. They will all be clamoring to live somewhere else.

Israel sure seems intent on doing whatever the hec they want these days. No wonder it seems opinions in the US are less favorable these days towards them. I, for one, would be in favor of redirecting all Israeli intended US military support to Ukraine. Might be more beneficial from a global perspective. They just don't seem to be acting as responsible neighbors these days... Banff, nice location.

Stunning scenery!!! 🏔️ 🌄

Nice haircut

So, what do the Syrians want?

So what exactly is Israel bombing in Syria as far as assets?

Israel continues its successful quest into pissing off everybody in the region and beyond, at this point. There will be reckoning for all this. One can not behave like that and expect things go even partially well. And as usual people, will pay the heavy price.

Pretty bold saying that Syria has always been an "artificial state" given that Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited capital cities in the world. Throughout history it has often been seen as the beating heart of commerce and trade in the Levant, if not the entire Middle East. It's greatest challenge to autonomy has always been it's neighbors, and foreign empires like Rome and the French in the 20th century.

I think Turkey and Israel is collaborating and acting more like allies in the region than the other way around. Politicians use hawkish sentiment just to consolidate votes.. Meanwhile Turkey has always been the biggest guarantee for Israel's security in the region, even as they allegedly fight, Turkey keeps being the transit country for around 50% of all crude oil Israel receives, from Azerbaijan. I think a Syria, that's in constant chaos provides Turkey a better case against Syrian politicians post Assad trying to build some form of independence. Same for Israel who is acting like a guarantor for Druzes. Better if that chaos is managed and controlled. You keep the subject country on a sharp edge, while doing what you want with it.

Fantastic backdrop. Looks like a painting. You are not hiking, so this view is phrum your hotel ... probably? Very Nice ... Crazy 🐝utiful. ...👏👏👏

You can’t welcome me yet! No spoilers!