Nournews: Recently, tensions between Türkiye and the Israeli regime have intensified to the point where officials at the highest political levels are accusing one another and even threatening military action. The situation has escalated so far that the Israeli regime has announced its recognition of what it describes as the "Armenian genocide by Türkiye." In response, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has described the regime as the greatest threat to humanity and regional security, emphasizing the necessity of confronting it.
This escalation comes at a time when figures such as Netanyahu, who seek their political survival through the creation of crises, appear to be searching for a new security pretext after failing to defeat the Resistance. Such a pretext could be used to mislead Israeli public opinion and political factions in order to prolong their hold on power, while simultaneously pursuing further territorial expansion in Syria. At the same time, this situation may be viewed as part of a joint U.S.-Israeli effort to lure Türkiye into a strategic miscalculation and draw it into a carefully designed regional game. This is particularly notable given that during the Ramadan War, Türkiye condemned the aggression against Iran while emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation and intensified mediation efforts to end the conflict.
Manufacturing Crises for Survival: The Persistence of the Illusion of "Security Through War"
Netanyahu’s political record indicates that he regards bloodshed and war as the only means of ensuring his political survival. However, the outcome of the Ramadan War demonstrates that the Israeli regime failed to achieve its objectives against Iran, Hezbollah, and other pillars of the Resistance. Even the purported Lebanon-Israel agreement brokered by the United States failed to resolve Netanyahu’s political difficulties.
Under such circumstances, it appears that the leaders of the Israeli regime are escalating their political and media attacks against Türkiye in an effort to conceal their failures and preserve their position in power. This becomes even more apparent in Netanyahu’s statement: "Not a single day passes without Erdoğan calling for Israel’s destruction. We take these statements seriously because history has taught us that whenever someone makes such statements, they must be taken seriously."
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar also claimed that the vote was "not a retaliatory measure in response to Türkiye’s open hostility, horrific rhetoric, and hostile actions under Erdoğan’s leadership against Israel."
An important point is that, although such rhetoric serves political objectives, it is also rooted in a broader reality: the Israeli regime continues to pursue its long-standing "New Middle East from the Nile to the Euphrates" project. Having encountered setbacks on other fronts, it has now shifted its focus toward Türkiye.
Syria: A New Arena for Occupation and Political Blackmail
Another significant issue is the coincidence of Israel’s verbal campaign against Türkiye with its intensified activities in Syria. Evidence suggests that the Israeli regime has expanded its military operations and occupation efforts in Syria while seeking to broaden its sphere of influence. The clashes in Daraa are part of this ongoing process.
More recently, al-Jolani, the leader of the terrorist forces currently ruling Syria, reportedly rejected Trump’s request to enter into a proxy war against Hezbollah.
It appears that by increasing pressure on Türkiye—including through recognition of the Armenian genocide allegations—the Israeli regime seeks, on the one hand, to render Ankara passive regarding its military operations in Syria and prevent any Turkish response, and on the other hand, to exploit potential Turkish pressure on al-Jolani to implement Trump’s plan against Hezbollah.
In other words, Türkiye, which once entered the Israeli game against the Assad government due to a strategic miscalculation, now finds itself confronted with the blackmail and occupation policies of the very same regime.
The Armenian Issue: An Attempt to Normalize Atrocities
A notable aspect of Israel’s recent behavior is its sudden recognition of allegations concerning the Armenian genocide by Türkiye—an action that should be evaluated as going beyond the framework of bilateral tensions.
Today, the Israeli regime faces serious accusations of genocide, ranging from Gaza and Lebanon to Iran. These cases remain under consideration in international forums, while global public opinion—including in Europe and the United States—increasingly views the regime as one of the greatest threats to humanity.
It appears that by reviving historical allegations, Israeli leaders seek to normalize the concepts of genocide and mass atrocities, thereby reducing global sensitivity toward their own actions and diverting public attention to peripheral issues. They attempt to portray such crimes as historical phenomena with international precedents, implying that if others have not been punished for similar actions, then the Israeli regime should likewise not face accountability.
At the same time, through this comparison, they seek to portray any criticism of what they describe as the regime’s nature as "antisemitism," using religious claims to evade accountability and punishment.
A Joint U.S.-Israeli Strategy: Luring Ankara into a Strategic Miscalculation
The simultaneous escalation of Israeli actions against Türkiye alongside U.S. policies is also noteworthy. On the one hand, Washington has intensified diplomatic consultations with Türkiye regarding regional developments, while on the other hand, it has proposed the sale of fighter aircraft and weapons to Ankara.
These developments come at a time when Türkiye, alongside Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, is participating in efforts to redefine the region’s security architecture. Simultaneously, Ankara continues to emphasize diplomacy, the need to end threats against Iran, and the necessity of confronting the Israeli regime.
Under these circumstances, it appears that Israel is playing the role of the "stick," while the United States plays the role of the "carrot" in dealing with Ankara. The ultimate objective, according to this perspective, is to induce Türkiye’s leadership into making a strategic miscalculation and draw the country into the U.S.-Israeli security agenda. Such a development could distance Ankara from regional security priorities and potentially involve it in escalating tensions against Iran and around the Strait of Hormuz.
According to this analysis, by maintaining its support for Palestine, strengthening regional cooperation, remaining committed to constructive engagement with Tehran, and continuing its support for the Resistance, Türkiye could not only neutralize this scenario but also further enhance its regional and international standing.
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