According to a report by Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13/Army Radio), Prime Minister Netanyahu told a security discussion that Turkish President Erdogan is 'an enemy, not a frenemy.' The report comes amid Israeli concerns over Turkey's growing regional involvement, ahead of the Trump-Erdogan summit.
A report from N13/Army Radio by Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh reveals that Prime Minister Netanyahu, in a security discussion, rejected describing Turkish President Erdogan as a 'frenemy' and instead called him 'an enemy.' The report, aired Tuesday evening, surfaces as Jerusalem watches the upcoming Trump-Erdogan summit with concern over Ankara's expanding regional footprint.
The Zioneer previously reported on the Trump-Erdogan meeting and Israeli unease over potential Turkish military buildup on the Syrian frontier. In a recent Fox News interview, Netanyahu warned that Erdogan threatens Israel, Greece, and Cyprus and should not receive F-35 jets. The new characterization of Erdogan as an outright enemy signals a hardening of Israel's official posture, even as President Trump has described Erdogan as a 'friend' and sought to mediate.
The report's context includes a broader trend: Turkey's alignment with Iran, its interventions in Syria and Libya, and its vocal hostility toward Israeli operations. No official confirmation of the security discussion's details has been released, and the report cites a single broadcast source.
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