Israeli press: Erdogan expanded Türkiye's regional influence
In the analysis published in the Calcalist newspaper, it was emphasized that Türkiye has become an increasingly effective rival for Israel in the Middle East.
Quick Look
- According to the analysis of the Israeli newspaper Calcalist, President Erdogan has increased Türkiye's influence in Washington and the Arab world.
- In the article, it was stated that commercial relations with Israel were cut off and the tension spread to the Syrian area, and that Türkiye was strengthened as a regional actor.
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Why It Matters
Relations between Türkiye and Israel have suffered a serious deterioration following the conflict in Gaza. Türkiye took a more active role in the region after the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria.
In the article published in the Calcalist economic newspaper published in Israel, it was pointed out that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has significantly expanded Türkiye's sphere of influence in Washington and the Arab world.
In the article, "Erdogan has made Türkiye an actor that is difficult to ignore in the Middle East, and an increasingly influential rival for Israel in the surrounding areas." The statement was included.
The article emphasized that the relations between Tel Aviv and Ankara continued to deteriorate this year and that there was an almost complete rupture in the economic, commercial and aviation fields, and reference was made to the data of the Turkish Ministry of Commerce that direct trade with Israel has been at zero level since May 2024.
It was also noted that "President Erdogan completed this year in a stronger position in the regional arena and in a more hostile position towards Israel."
THE FRICTION BETWEEN ISRAEL AND Türkiye EXPANDED TOWARDS SYRIA
It was stated that the focus of tension between Türkiye and Israel has expanded to the Syrian area as well as the Gaza Strip, where tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians were killed.
It was reported that the prevailing opinion in Ankara is that Israel's attacks that harm Syria's security also pose a threat to Türkiye.
Underlining that Türkiye "became one of the main protectors" of Syria after the overthrow of the Assad regime in December 2024, the article stated that Ankara supported the Damascus administration in the field of security and strived for a deeper commercial integration between the two countries, and set a trade target of 5 billion dollars with Syria within two years.
Türkiye EXPANDED ITS AREA OF INFLUENCE IN Washington AND THE ARAB WORLD
Underlining that President Erdoğan has significantly expanded Turkey's sphere of influence in Washington and the Arab world, the article reminded that Ankara was among the founders of the Gaza Peace Board upon the invitation of US President Donald Trump and signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Open Questions
- What will be the concrete military effects of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement?
