Turkish plans to establish a presence and air defenses on Syrian soil would hinder Israel’s operational freedom, a situation Israel is unlikely to accept in the post-October 7 Middle East.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly called for Israel's destruction during Eid prayers, drawing fierce condemnation from Israel, amid rising regional tensions over Gaza and Syria.
The Israeli air force consistently aims at targets across Syria, including the Palmyra base. The Turkish presence there ‘is a potential threat,’
The United Nations and regional countries, including Iraq, on Thursday condemned the Israeli airstrikes in Syria, which Tel Aviv says serve as a warning.
The Mediterranean country already fulfils NATO obligation to spend 2% of GDP on defence, investing nearly 3.5% so far.
Turkey slammed Israel on Wednesday over its announcement of a major expansion to its military operation in Gaz
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Agence France-Presse on MSNTurkey on Wednesday condemned a visit by Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City, saying it would ...Turkey on Wednesday condemned a visit by Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City, saying it would raise regional tensions.