Toward a Confrontation with Turkey? "Israel is Entering a Particularly Challenging Period"
Dr. Edi Cohen warned that the conflicts of interest between Turkey and Israel and the struggle for control of the Middle East could lead to an escalation of tensions between the countries. According to him,…
Assessment
Tensions between Israel and Turkey are moving beyond rhetoric into concrete strategic competition. Turkey's deepening foothold in Syria combined with its NATO membership and apparent backing from Trump administration figures creates a layered threat. The next flashpoint could be whether Ankara uses its Syrian position to challenge Israeli operations near the border. Israel now has to manage a confrontation that is simultaneously military, diplomatic, and alliance based.