Turkish ‘threat’ talked up in Israel as Netanyahu focuses on new alliances

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Simon Speakman CordallFebruary 23, 2026 at 07:35 PM
Turkish ‘threat’ talked up in Israel as Netanyahu focuses on new alliances

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Israeli politicians are increasingly focusing their attention on Turkey amid heightened geopolitical tensions with Iran. Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett recently stated that Turkey is "the new Iran" and a threat to Israel. Bennett's comments were made during a conference last week, where he emphasized the need for Israel to act against Turkish aggression. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also declared his intention to forge a new alliance with countries like Greece and Cyprus to counter what he calls an "emerging radical Sunni axis." This move is seen as part of a broader effort to strengthen Israel's regional influence. The timing of this campaign against Turkey may be linked to the push for war against Iran, which has been heightened due to increased US military presence in the region.

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benjamin netanyahu 80% turkish threat 80% turkish-iranian axis 70% israel-turkey relations 70% regional rivalry 60% iran-israel conflict 50%

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Turkiye

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