Security Expert Coşkun Başbuğ's Analysis of Israel-Turkey Tension
Coşkun Başbuğ stated that Israel avoids confronting Turkey directly and aims to pit Ankara against the US.
Security Expert Coşkun Başbuğ evaluated the recent Israel-Turkey tension, stating that a direct conflict with Turkey would be a major nightmare for Israel and that this country is trying to make Ankara fall out with the US.
Israel's Turkey Policy
Security Expert Coşkun Başbuğ evaluated Israel's recent rhetoric targeting Turkey and the use of visuals of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in protests. He stated that Ankara's growing power in the region and the policy shift on the part of the US and the Trump wing have disturbed the Israeli side.
US-Turkey Relations
It was stated that Israel, which in the past received full support from the US on every issue, is concerned about the changing balances following Turkey's policies. Başbuğ argued that the US beginning to pursue policies that will take Turkey to its side means the beginning of the end for Israel.
Mecca Agreement and Regional Balances
It was voiced that the Mecca Agreement disrupted Israel's regional plans, and the rapprochement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan rendered the Abraham Accords-centered Gulf policies ineffective.
Provocations in Syria
It was conveyed that since the US banned attacks on Iran and Lebanon, Israel, failing to find another country to attack in the region, is trying to use Syria both to provoke Turkey and to continue its attacks.
Military Capacity and Risks
It was emphasized that Turkey is in the position of the greatest power in the region that can stand against Israel with its army. Başbuğ stated that if the balances in Syria change, Israel could first lose the Golan Heights.