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The threats and calls for violence against Erdogan/Turkiye by Israelis are, by all measure, extremely stupid. Turkiye is more aligned to US and European interests than Israel is, is a mutual defense treaty ally to both the US and a majority of Europe, and is actively politically aligning with Europe

Ankara's Crossroads: Rearmament, Risk, and the Prospect of War with Israel Join War on the Rocks and gain access to content trusted by policymakers, military leaders, and strategic thinkers worldwide. Talk of war in the Middle East abounds on social media, but not just about the one with Iran. A small, but significant, portion of this chatter relates to a conflict that has not begun. For more than a year now, pundits and politicians have warned of a potential clash between Israel and Turkey. Driving this hypothetical confrontation are a series of issues related to Syria, the Palestinian territories, and regional security as a whole. In December 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indirectly charged Ankara with wanting to reestablish Ottoman imperial rule over the Levant. To that, he declared, Turks “should not even think about it.” Officials in President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Turkey have steered a more neutral course on the prospect of an Israeli contingency. On nightly television, however, commentators have not shied from the prospect of fighting of the Israel Defense Forces. Especially cavalier pundits have asserted that Turkish forces likely wouldseize Israel’s ca…

Türkiye Warns of Israeli Sabotage Risk as Ceasefire Efforts Face Strain World Türkiye Warns of Israeli Sabotage Risk as Ceasefire Efforts Face Strain By Bosphorus News · 2026-04-10 01:45 (UTC+3) By Bosphorus News Geopolitics Desk Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned on April 9 that the international community should be prepared for possible Israeli moves that could undermine the fragile ceasefire and negotiation track taking shape around the U.S.-Iran file. Speaking after talks in Ankara with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, Fidan said the risk was not limited to battlefield escalation and cautioned that steps could be taken to derail diplomacy. "The world public opinion, in particular, must be prepared for Israel's possible sabotage moves and be in a position to deliver the necessary response," he said. Fidan also argued that the ceasefire framework requires protection from disruption if it is to evolve into a more durable arrangement. He said the current truce may need to be extended and stressed that negotiations should begin in good faith, adding that the process should be implemented in a way that also includes Lebanon. He sharpened his language on Israel's operation…

Turkey (Erdogan) — the one exception, praised as a "very strong leader," with Trump floating lifting sanctions and possibly approving F-35 sales — which is itself pissing off Netanyahu, who told CNN Erdogan is "not exactly a model ally" and "threatens to destroy" Israel.

Turkiye's Nuclear Weapons After Iran: Why They Alarm 'Israel's' Far ... Turkiye’s Nuclear Weapons After Iran: Why They Alarm ‘Israel’s’ Far Right Reports “Should President Recep Tayyip Erdogan continue to call for attacks on the Jewish state, Israel will have no choice but to respond.” Also Proxies and Missiles Overlooked: Why the Trump–Iran Deal Doesn't Dispel Gulf Concerns El Obeid: The Critical Hub That Fuels the Struggle for Control in Western Sudan Tough Challenges and a Lack of Trust: How Long Can the Agreement Between Washington and Tehran Survive? Proxies and Missiles Overlooked: Why the Trump–Iran Deal Doesn't Dispel Gulf Concerns Hebron Under Israeli Occupation Control: What Remains of the Oslo Accords? Why Is Fouzi Lekjaa Being Pushed for Membership in the Authenticity and Modernity Party? a year ago 12 Print Share Although Turkiye is not a nuclear state, has only one under-construction nuclear reactor for electricity, and is a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty, “Israel’s” far right has already begun sounding the alarm. Following the Israeli attack on Iran under the pretext of neutralizing its nuclear ambitions, some voices in “Israel” are now warning that Turki…

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Erdogan says Israel's attacks on Syria, Lebanon threaten Turkey too NATO member Turkey has been one of the fiercest critics of Israel’s assaults on Iran, Gaza, ‌and Lebanon, saying Israel was the biggest obstacle to regional peace. It has halted ‌all trade with Israel and called for measures ‌against ⁠it at international courts

US-Iran agreement: Erdogan warns against sabotage to peace haber7 The President of Turkey , Recep Tayyip Erdoğan , congratulated the US and Iran on reaching an agreement to end the conflict but warned of possible attempts at sabotage and provocation. The agreement to end the war in the Middle East , which began following the attack by the United States and Israel on Iran on 28 February , has been welcomed in many countries; however, uncertainties remain, particularly following Israel ‘s announcement that it will maintain its military occupation of Lebanon, Gaza and Syria . In a message posted on his social media accounts, Erdoğan thanked those who took part in the negotiations and highlighted the importance of the agreement. “I regard the agreement reached between the United States and Iran as a significant development for establishing peace and tranquillity in our region, and I welcome it. I sincerely hope that this news, which the whole world has long been in need of, will contribute to the establishment of a lasting climate of peace and security in our region ,” he wrote on his official profile on X. ABD ve İran arasında varılan mutabakatı, bölgemizde sulh-u sükûnun hâkim kılın…

Erdoğan's advisor: "If Israel attacks us, we will occupy Cyprus and half of the Aegean" Statements from those close to the Turkish leadership escalated into threats of occupying Cyprus and half the Greek islands in the Aegean Sea amid developments in the Eastern Mediterranean and the broader geopolitical instability in the region. At the core of the new provocative rhetoric is İbrahim Karagül , a journalist and former director of the pro-government newspaper Yeni Şafak, who is considered someone with close ties to the Turkish president’s circle. In a social media post, Karagül issued a series of threats against Greece, Cyprus , and Israel, using especially aggressive and escalating language. According to his claim, if Israel , in cooperation with the United States, tries to target Turkey in the future – following developments related to Iran – Ankara will respond militarily on multiple fronts. He mentioned a possible military action against Greece, implying that Turkey might seize Aegean islands . He also referenced Western Thrace, even mentioning its “liberation,” and took an even more extreme tone by discussing an occupation of Greece. In the same context, Karagül further discus…

Turkey plans to expand missile production, Erdogan says | AP News A navy soldier stands next to an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) Bayraktar TB3 on board the Turkish amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu L400, anchored in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, April 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File) A Turkish navy helicopter, ship and submarine take part in a warfare exercise off the coast of Catania, Sicily, southern Italy, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Salvatore Cavalli, File) Turkey’s Forces officers parade for Victory Day, in Istanbul, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra, File) A Turkish Navy soldier participates during the NATO Dynamic Mariner/Flotex-25 naval exercise in Barbate, southern Spain, Friday, March 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File) ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish PresidentRecep Tayyip Erdoganhas said he plans to strengthen the country’s deterrence capabilities so that no country would dare attack it. Erdogan announced plans this week to step up Turkey’s production of medium- and long-range missiles, asthe war between Israel and Iranescalates. Erdogan discussedthe Iran-Israel warwith German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a telephone call on …

Erdogan says Israel’s attacks on Syria, Lebanon threaten Turkey too Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Israel’s attacks on Syria and Lebanon had reached a point where they also threaten Turkey, adding Israel’s “aggression” posed a threat to the whole world and must be stopped.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Speaking to lawmakers in parliament, Erdogan also said there were initiatives, led by Israel, to destabilize the Mediterranean region and warned that “nobody should chase adventures” or join Israel’s “boat of mischief,” saying Ankara’s response to moves violating the rights of Turks and Turkish Cypriots would be met with a clear and strong response. Read more:Bahrain’s air defense systems intercept Iranian missiles, drones

Turkey Warns of Military Action Against Kurdish Groups Participating in ... Share: ANKARA — March 29, 2026 : Turkey has formally warned the United States , the Iraqi government , and Kurdish factions that any participation by Kurdish armed groups in military operations against Iran would trigger an immediate Turkish military response , according to multiple official statements and regional reports. The warning comes amid ongoing hostilities involving the United States , Israel , and Iran , and follows reported discussions within Western and allied intelligence circles about the possible use of Kurdish forces to open a western front inside Iranian territory . US–Israel Planning and Turkish Objections According to reports published by the Turkish daily Türkiye and corroborated by regional security analysts , US and Israeli planners had explored the option of supporting Kurdish armed groups in western Iran . The reported objective was to increase pressure on Tehran by stretching its security resources and potentially encouraging internal unrest . The discussions allegedly involved contacts between Israeli intelligence agency Mossad and Kurdish factions, including the Kurdistan Worker…

Turkiye Severs Ties with 'Israel' Again: Timing and Implications of the ... Turkiye Severs Ties with ‘Israel’ Again: Timing and Implications of the Escalation Reports What Fidan said reflects a strengthening of existing measures, rather than a new severing of relations. Also The Settlement Economy: How Israeli Occupation Conceals Product Origins Before Export Will Iraq Succeed in Reducing Its Dependence on the Strait of Hormuz via Syria? A Complex Landscape: Who Is Hindering Lebanon–Israeli Occupation Ceasefire Agreement? The U.S. and Israeli Occupation Militaries Under One 'Defense' Law: A Win for Washington or 'Tel Aviv?' How Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Sparked a Major Crisis in Albania After Years of Political Withdrawal, Why Is Muqtada al-Sadr Backing al-Zaidi’s Government? 9 months ago 12 Print Share The announcement by Turkiye’s foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, on August 29, 2025, that Ankara was cutting all economic and trade ties with “Israel” and closing its airspace to Israeli aircraft raised eyebrows, given that Turkiye had already halted trade with “Israel” on May 2, 2024. The decision, presented as a protest against the war in Gaza, was described by critics as nothin…

Türkiye Calls for Regional Coordination, Warns of Israeli Sabotage ... Reuters Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Ankara is ramping up efforts for lasting regional stability through coordinated actions with its neighbors, while cautioning against Israel's attempts to disrupt diplomatic initiatives, during a joint news conference in Ankara with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani. Speaking in the capital Ankara, Fidan stressed thatTürkiyeviews its security and stability as complementary to Syria's, highlighting the importance of close cooperation amid escalating regional tensions,The Caspian Postreports, citingTurkish media. He noted that recent developments have required greater coordination among regional actors, as conflicts continue to test the region’s resilience. Referring to the U.S. and Israeli-led war against Iran that began on Feb. 28, Fidan said it has posed one of the most serious challenges in recent history, with global repercussions. Türkiye, under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has maintained close diplomatic engagement with neighboring countries and international partners to help end the conflict, he added, welcoming a cea…

Erdogan warns against efforts to undermine US-Iran deal <article data-history-node-id="443613" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/erdogan-warns-against-efforts-undermine-us-iran-deal" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/erdogan-warns-against-efforts-undermine-us-iran-deal" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Erdogan warns against efforts to undermine US-Iran deal</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said peace efforts in the Middle East cannot succeed without the support of regional countries and warned against attempts to undermine the US-Iran agreement.</p> <p>“No solution that does not take strength from the will and contributions of regional countries can be lasting,” Erdogan said during a joint appearance in Istanbul with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.</p> <p>He added that Israel must not be allowed to “dynamite” the deal, saying, “The current war-addicted Israeli government must not be allowed to drown our geogra…

Turkey-Israel Relations: Tensions Rise Amid Regional Power Shifts Gila Isaacson SEP 1, 2025 12:34 4 min read Start the conversation In the volatile chessboard of Middle Eastern geopolitics, Turkey under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has emerged as one of Israel 's most vocal antagonists. Once allies in the 1990s, their relationship has deteriorated into a toxic mix of fiery rhetoric, economic sanctions, and proxy maneuvering. But how much of a genuine threat does Turkey pose to Israel today? As the Gaza conflict drags into its second year and regional alliances shift, the answer lies in a spectrum of diplomatic isolation, economic pressure, and indirect military risks, though a direct clash remains unlikely due to geographic distance, NATO constraints, and mutual deterrence. The downward spiral accelerated after Hamas's October 7, 2023, attacks and Israel's subsequent Gaza offensive. Erdogan, positioning himself as a champion of the Palestinian cause, has unleashed a barrage of condemnations, labeling Israel a "terror state" and comparing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Hitler. By mid-2025, this translated into concrete actions: Turkey fully suspended trade with Israel in Ma…

Erdogan: Israeli Attacks on Syria, Lebanon Threaten also Turkey's ... Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Türkiye has intensified preparations for the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, and warned against actions that could undermine regional stability. “We have intensified our preparations to ensure that the Ankara summit becomes a reference point in NATO’s history,” Erdogan said while addressing his Justice and Development (AK Party)’s parliamentary group meeting in the Turkish capital. Erdogan said the announcement that US President Donald Trump would personally attend the NATO summit, scheduled for July 7-8, was “a valuable step in terms of the alliance’s cohesion.” “Türkiye’s security begins not in Hatay, but in Aleppo, Damascus and Beirut. Neither will we tolerate any faits accompli in our brothers’ countries, nor will we turn a blind eye to aggression,” he said, stressing that the country’s security extends beyond its borders. Erdogan also referred to the “delusion of the Promised Land,” saying Türkiye was fully aware of its ultimate objective. “By the will of God, we will never allow this,” he said. Warning against alignment with Israel, Erdogan…

Israeli aggression threatens global peace: Turkish Parliament speaker Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş said Monday that ending Israel's military actions against Palestinians would be essential not only for achieving peace in the Middle East bu...

Erdogan: Attacks on Syria and Lebanon Have Become a Direct Threat to ... Politics Erdogan: Attacks on Syria and Lebanon Have Become a Direct Threat to Türkiye Turkish president warns that expanding regional conflict could endanger Türkiye’s national security, while criticizing what he described as international silence over Israeli military operations. 14 hours ago Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. (AA) Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Syria Lebanon Israel ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday issued a strong warning regarding Israel’s military operations in the region, saying attacks on Syria and Lebanon have reached a level that directly threatens Türkiye’s security. Speaking on Wednesday, Erdogan said Türkiye would continue to stand alongside neighboring countries and would not remain indifferent to developments affecting regional stability. “Damascus and Beirut are brotherly cities to Istanbul,” Erdogan said. “We will not allow attacks against our brothers, and any aggression targeting Türkiye’s rights or the rights of Turkish Cypriots will face a very strong response.” The Turkish president accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

Turkiye’s Erdogan says Israel must not be able to ‘dynamite’ US-Iran deal The Turkiye leader has repeatedly accused Israel of trying to undermine the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.

Turkey and Israel should trade energy, not insults | World News A minister in Turkey has spoken of one day “ruling” Jerusalem. Israeli officials have warned darkly that Turkey is “the new Iran”. Listen to the volleys of invective flying in both directions, and you might think that two of the Middle East’s pivotal powers are heading for conflict. Thetension is real. Turkey, a mostly Muslim country, fumes over Israel’s ill-treatment of Palestinians. Israel accuses Turkey of harbouring leaders of Hamas, the Islamist group that attacked Israel on October 7th 2023. Each thinks the other threatens its borders. Israel has fostered ties with Kurds, including some that Turkey’s government, ever wary of Kurdish nationalism, sees as enemies. Turkey has close relations with the ex-jihadists now ruling Syria, who appear to be reformed but who Israel fears could one day prove hostile to the Jewish state. Israel’s prime minister and Turkey’s president often swap ferocious insults. Binyamin Netanyahu recently called Recep Tayyip Erdogan an “antisemitic dictator” who is “committing genocide against the Kurds”. Then again, Mr Erdogan has likened the Israeli leader to Hitler, saying Israel is a ch…

Erdogan: Israel's attacks on Syria, Lebanon pose threat to Turkey The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Wednesday that Israel's attacks on Syria and Lebanon have reached a level that also threatens Turkey, adding that these Israeli strikes now pose a danger to the entire world and must be halted. In a speech before the Parliament, Erdogan also mentioned that "malicious initiatives led by Israel are aimed at undermining the stability of the Mediterranean region," emphasizing that "Ankara's response to any actions that violate the rights of Turks and Turkish Cypriots will be clear and strong," according to Reuters. The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Wednesday that Israel's attacks on Syria and Lebanon have reached a level that also threatens Turkey, adding that these Israeli strikes now pose a danger to the entire world and must be halted. In a speech before the Parliament, Erdogan also mentioned that "malicious initiatives led by Israel are aimed at undermining the stability of the Mediterranean region," emphasizing that "Ankara's response to any actions that violate the rights of Turks and Turkish Cypriots will be clear and strong," according to…

Türkiye reaffirms anti-terror resolve, urges stance against Israel Türkiye's National Security Council (MGK) on Thursday called on the international community to take a principled stance against Israel's actions in Gaza, the occupied Wes...

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'Revealed His Antisemitic Face': Erdogan's Call to 'Destroy Israel ... Error:Contact form not found. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressing a pro-Hamas rally in Istanbul. Photo: Reuters/Dilara Senkaya Turkish PresidentRecep Tayyip Erdogancalled for Israel’s destruction over the weekend while accusing the Jewish state of perpetrating “genocidal policies” in the Middle East, sparking a war of words with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. “We see what is happening in Palestine. May Allah destroy Zionist Israel in his holy name,” Erdogan said during a speech after visiting a mosque to commemorate the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. “We must see what is happening there, and therefore, we must unite, be strong, and be brothers here. May Allah always strengthen our unity,” he continued in remarks reported by Turkish media. Israelresumed its military operations against Hamasin Gaza earlier this month, saying the Palestinian terrorist group refused to release more Israeli hostages kidnapped during its October 2023 invasion of the Jewish state and rebuffed proposals to extend the ceasefire between them. In response, Sa’ar on Sunday accused Erdogan of being anti…

Türkiye warns Israel to stop stoking tensions, pledges ‘strong response’ President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday hit at Israel’s expansionism and cooperation with Türkiye’s adversaries. “Türkiye will respond strongly, clearly against any threat to...

Turkey Sees Rising Threat Of "Greater Israel ... - Worldcrunch -Analysis- CAIRO — Turkey’s hard line toward Israel since the start of the war in Gaza is getting harder, even threatening to sever all trade relations. Turkey is reacting to Israel’s escalation in Lebanon and Syria, as well as the direct attacks and counter attacks between Israel and Iran. In particular, Ankara is concerned about Syria after several Israeli officials have begun to refer to the goal of: “ Greater Israel. ” When the Hamas-Israel war began, Turkey tried to avoid escalation against Israel, offering to mediate between the combatants, given its warm relations with Hamas as well as the restoration of its ties with Israel in 2022. For more than a decade, Israeli-Turkish relations were a series of heated exchanges between officials in both countries following Israel’s attack on the Turkish ship Mavi Marmara in 2010 while heading to break Israel’s siege of Gaza. For the latest news & views from every corner of the world, Worldcrunch Today is the only truly international newsletter. Sign up here . Turkey’s aim over the past few years was to improve its relations with Israel to help develop economic projects, esp…

Turkey warns of renewed regional war driven by Israel Turkey warns about the risk of renewed regional war driven by the Israeli regime, saying Ankara supports efforts to reduce tensions through dialogue and diplomacy.