According to Jerusalem Post, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly expressed significant reservations about the potential for Turkey to play a security role in Gaza, signaling a major point of contention as allies discuss the strip’s future governance.
The comments came during a press conference where Netanyahu was questioned about recent suggestions, reportedly from some Western diplomats, that Turkish forces could help provide stability in Gaza following the conclusion of the current conflict with Hamas.
When directly asked about the prospect of Turkish security forces operating in the territory, the Israeli leader was unequivocal.
“We will decide together about that, Netanyahu stated, emphasizing the need for consensus.
He then added with pointed sarcasm, “So I have very strong opinions about that, want to guess what they are.
The rhetorical question left little doubt about his opposition.
While Netanyahu did not elaborate further, regional analysts point to a long and complicated history between Israel and Turkey as the root cause.
Relations between the two nations have been strained for years, particularly under the leadership of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been a vocal critic of Israeli military operations in Gaza and a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause.
Erdogan has repeatedly labeled Israel a terrorist state and has drawn international criticism for his rhetoric, which Israel says incites hatred.
Given this backdrop, Israeli officials are deeply skeptical of allowing a nation with such overtly hostile leadership to have any military or security footprint on its border.
The firm rejection underscores the immense diplomatic challenges facing the proposed day after plans for Gaza.
While the United States and Arab nations have been exploring various multinational security frameworks, Netanyahu’s comments make it clear that Israel will insist on a decisive veto over any participants it views as adversarial to its security interests.
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