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BREAKING NEWS: Critical 'Türkiye' confession from Netanyahu at the press conference! Answer to the question 'Possible conflict'
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BREAKING NEWS: Critical 'Türkiye' confession from Netanyahu at the press conference! Answer to the question 'Possible conflict'

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  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel's new security concept at a press conference in Tel Aviv, announced the transition to prevention and attack rather than limitation, and announced a 450 billion shekel defense budget increase.
  • He stated that he had a difference of opinion with US President Trump regarding relations with Türkiye, but emphasized close relations with Erdoğan.
  • Stating that they prevented Türkiye's influence in Syria, Netanyahu stated that they did not want to enter into a direct conflict with Türkiye.

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Why It Matters

Last month, Netanyahu made statements targeting Türkiye at the United Nations General Assembly and assertively expressed his intention to take over Syria. Türkiye reacted harshly to Netanyahu, remembering that an arrest warrant had been issued by the International Criminal Court for war crimes.

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MİLLİYET.COM.TR / Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an "allegedly rare" press conference in Tel Aviv, shortly before the general elections to be held across the country on October 27.

'ATTACK INSTEAD OF LIMITATION'

According to Srugim, at the meeting, Netanyahu told reporters about Israel's "new security concept" and said, "From now on, there will be a transition from the policy of limitation to the policy of direct prevention, initiative and attack. In this direction, the potential for establishing all kinds of alliances will be evaluated."

However, Netanyahu pointed out the need to rapidly increase Israel's defense budget and stated that 450 billion shekels were allocated for this purpose.

'WE HAVE A DIFFERENCE OF OPINIONS WITH TRUMP'

The most striking moment of the press conference was Netanyahu's answer to the Türkiye question. When asked by the Srugim reporter, "Is Israel ready for a conflict with Turkey? How does Ankara's close relations with the USA affect such a possibility?" Netanyahu said, "We have a difference of opinion with Trump on this issue. However, as you know, he has close relations with President Erdoğan. While Trump thinks about the USA, I have to think about Israel. As I said, we have a difference of opinion regarding Türkiye."

'WE TAKE ACTION'

Regarding the question of possible conflict, he said, "Fortunately, we have not come to the point of conflict. We heard that Turkey would expand its influence in northern Syria. We took action in this direction and prevented them."

'I HOPE WE DO NOT ENTER INTO CONFLICT'

Netanyahu said, "I hope we do not enter into a direct conflict with Türkiye. At least that is what I am trying for." However, he added that Israel is considering and preparing for various options, including regional alliances.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Netanyahu made brazen statements targeting Turkey at the United Nations General Assembly held in New York last month, saying, "They want to take over Syria. They call for the destruction of Israel every day."

Turkey reacted harshly to Netanyahu, saying, "The use of the UN platform by the genocidal Netanyahu, for whom an arrest warrant has been issued by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity, for unfounded accusations against Türkiye is incompatible with the ideals of peace, law and dialogue represented by the United Nations."

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Israel may increase military operations to limit Türkiye's influence in Syria

    Likely · Within weeks

  • US may step up diplomatic efforts to regulate tensions between Israel and Türkiye

    Possible · Within months

Open Questions

  • How will Israel's new security concept take shape in practice?
  • Which side will the USA support in the triangular relationship between Israel and Türkiye?
  • Will Israel's operation in Syria lead to direct conflict with local forces?

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