Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday warned that escalating violence in Syria’s Druze heartland threatens to engulf the region, accusing Israel of fuelling the unrest, while Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced “deep concern” and called for urgent de-escalation through dialogue.

Turkish President Erdoğan blasted Israel for sabotaging a Syria ceasefire, calling it a ‘terrorist state.’ He vowed Turkey won’t allow Syria’s division or Kurdish exploitation by Zionist forces. Erdogan said Ankara is monitoring developments in Sweida and warned Israel’s aggression threatens regional peace.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a call with Vladimir Putin and stated the crucial importance of the third round of Russia-Ukraine talks, which he also proposed to hold in Istanbul, the Turkish presidential office reported on Friday.

Turkish President Erdogan and Syrian leader Sharaa condemned Israel's actions in Damascus during a phone call. Erdogan expressed support for Syria against this regional threat, welcoming a ceasefire with Syria's Druze.

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The United States said it did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria and had made clear its displeasure, while Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa accused Israel of trying to fracture his country.

The two leaders affirmed their countries' keenness to support all efforts and endeavors made to achieve regional peace and stability, which would benefit all peoples of the region,” the report said.