The Prime Minister's Office released an English-language explanatory video on Friday evening detailing the Israeli strike against Turkish military infrastructure in Syria. The video outlines the reasons that led to the operation, the PMO said.
The Prime Minister's Office released an English-language explanatory video on Friday evening detailing the Israeli strike against Turkish military infrastructure in Syria. The video outlines the reasons that led to the operation, according to the PMO. The release comes hours after the PMO issued a statement slamming Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as an "antisemitic dictator" and warning against Turkish aggression, following Erdogan's request for an Interpol Red Notice against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
As The Zioneer previously reported, Netanyahu acknowledged on Wednesday August 19 that the Israeli Air Force struck the Abu al-Duhur airbase, which he said targeted Turkish plans to establish a presence south of their lines. "We made clear to Turkey — Don't," Netanyahu stated. "Apparently they didn't hear the message, so we made sure they understand it better." The acknowledgment followed earlier warnings by Netanyahu on Wednesday July 1, advising Erdogan to "calm down" and noting that Israel had already demonstrated its military capabilities amid Turkey's attempts to project power as Iranian influence wanes.
The escalating public confrontation between Jerusalem and Ankara has unfolded over recent months. The Zioneer reported on Thursday July 9 that Netanyahu raised Erdogan's hostility in a call with President Donald Trump, emphasizing the "severity" of statements from the Turkish leader. Two weeks earlier, on Wednesday June 10, Trump stated that a clash between Israel and Turkey would not happen while he is president, citing a personal rapport with Erdogan. The new video appears to be a coordinated public diplomacy effort to present the Israeli perspective in English to the international audience.
The full content of the video has not yet been independently reviewed by The Zioneer, and it remains unclear whether the PMO plans to release versions in other languages.
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