Israel-Turkey Conflict: Tensions have escalated among the Middle Eastern countries following Israel’s massive airstrikes on Qatar. The country which is under threat is Turkey. According to Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, Ankara could be Israel’s next target, issuing a warning that the Middle Eastern country should not rely on its North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) membership as far as security is concerned.

What Did Israeli Leader Say On The Escalating Issue?

Israeli academic and political figure Meir Masri took to X and shared a post hinting that Qatar will soon be taken over by Israel.

“Today Qatar, tomorrow Turkey,” he wrote. This post has prompted a sharp response from Turkey.

Al Jazeera reported that a senior adviser to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used harsh language and said, “Dogs of Zionist Israel… the world will soon find peace when your name is wiped off the map.”

Notably, hateful rhetorics and verbal spats have already started between the leaders of the two countries. It is most likely that this could escalate into war at any time.

Will Israel Attack Turkey?

Talking about Israeli leadership, several political leaders have described Ankara as the most dangerous enemy, stating that its presence in the Eastern Mediterranean is a “threat”.

Meanwhile, tensions escalated further after Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced the suspension of economic and trade relations with Tel Aviv.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tensions have escalated in the Middle East after Israel’s airstrikes on Qatar.
• Israeli political figure Meir Masri posted on X, “Today Qatar, tomorrow Turkey,” sparking a sharp response.
• Relations worsened after Turkey suspended economic and trade ties with Tel Aviv.
• Israel-Turkey conflict is intensifying in Syria and the Mediterranean.

How Does Turkey feel About The US’s Silence During The Attack?

Al Jazeera reported that US’s attack on Qatar has deeply troubled the Turkish government. According to experts, the White House granted Qatar special status, but even after that, it remained silent during Israeli airstrikes. It simply means that the Middle Eastern country should not expect security from the US or even NATO.

What Is Israel-Turkey Conflict in the Mediterranean Sea

The real conflict between the countries has emerged in Syria where Tel Aviv stands in favour of a separate autonomous region in Syria, while Turkey supports the new Syrian government. Because of this difference in opinion, Syria has become a new battle zone for Israel and Turley. The situation turned violent when Turkey tried to set up military bases in Homs and Hama. Tel Aviv was heavily bombed by these locations.

Former Turkish Navy Admiral Cem Gurdeniz has warned that Israel is directly challenging Turkey’s maritime rights and security.

Turkey has been put on alert and warned to respond to any Israeli attack, Al Jazeera reported.