Israel Seeks To Maintain Russian Military Bases in Syria to Counter Turkey’s Influence

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent(Worthy News) – Israel is urging the U.S. to keep Syria fragmented, including allowing Russia to maintain military bases to counter Turkey’s growing influence, Reuters reported.Israeli officials have warned Washington that Syria’s new Islamist rulers, who ousted pro-Russian Bashar al-Assad, could threaten Israel’s borders if supported by Turkey, according to Reuters, citing four sources.“Israel’s biggest fear is that T