Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli warned on Thursday that a scenario in which Turkey takes military action against Israel is entirely possible, that reflects growing alarm within the Israeli government over deteriorating relations with Ankara
Chikli said he has been closely following statements coming out of Turkey in recent months and that a scenario in which Turkey acts militarily against Israel is entirely possible.
He also took aim at President Trump’s warming relationship with Turkish President Erdogan, saying that from Israel’s perspective, Trump’s friendliness toward Erdogan is deeply problematic, as is NATO’s broader posture toward Ankara.
The minister said Israel has learned it must listen closely to what world leaders say and to what enemies of the Jewish state say.