'Israel is the biggest security threat in the Middle East'
Quick Look
- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke about regional developments and defined Israel's expansionist policies and attacks as the biggest security threat in the Middle East.
- Fidan emphasized that the status of Jerusalem should be protected and said that decisive steps should be taken against countries that move their embassies to Jerusalem.
- He also stated that for a just and lasting peace, the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the two-state solution is necessary.
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Why It Matters
Constant tensions in the Middle East and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continue. The status of Jerusalem is a controversial issue in terms of international law and diplomacy. Türkiye is trying to play an active role in regional diplomacy with its fleet-palestinian attitude.
Minister Fidan made evaluations regarding regional developments. Calling on OIC member countries, Fidan said, "Israel's expansionist policies and attacks pose the biggest security threat in the Middle East. We must demonstrate common will against these policies and act in close coordination with international actors."
Emphasizing that the status of Jerusalem should be protected, Fidan said, "Decisive steps should be taken against countries that move their embassies to Jerusalem, and new attempts to change the status of the city should be prevented."
Minister Fidan said, "The only way to achieve a just and lasting peace is to establish an independent Palestinian state on the basis of a two-state solution."
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Minister Fidan was received by Iraqi President Nizar Amedi on the margins of the meeting. In addition, he held bilateral meetings with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zaidi, Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein, Speaker of the Iraqi House of Representatives Heybet Halbusi, President of the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council Faik Zeydan, Chairman of the Hashd al-Shaabi Commission Falih Fayyad, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdulati and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Erakchi.
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What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Türkiye will further coordinate with Iraq and other Arab countries on Jerusalem status.
Likely · Within weeks
International criticism against Israel's policies may increase, and some countries may reconsider withdrawing their embassies from Jerusalem.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- With which international actors will the common will proposed by Türkiye be shaped?
- Which countries have embassies in Jerusalem and what attitudes will they take towards Turkey?
- What could be the concrete steps for a two-state solution and which parties will support this process?
