In Turkey they wonder: will the elections change relations between the two countries?

In Turkey, there is speculation about whether the elections in Israel will alter relations between the two countries. According to an analysis in Al-Monitor, the rivalry has expanded beyond the Palestinian issue to include a struggle for influence in Syria. Fears of a confrontation grew after Israel struck an airbase in Syria in August that was intended for Turkish forces. Experts assess that the deep disagreements will not disappear even if the government changes.

Turkey is closely watching the elections in Israel, wondering whether they will change relations between the two countries. According to an analysis published on the Al-Monitor website, the rivalry between Israel and Turkey has expanded in recent years beyond disputes over the Palestinian issue, now including a struggle for military and political influence in Syria and other areas of the Middle East. At the center of the tension is Syria, where both countries seek to influence the security reality following the fall of the Assad regime. Fears of a confrontation grew after Israel struck an airbase in Syria in August, which according to reports was intended for use by Turkish forces. US envoy Tom Barak even warned of the possibility that an unplanned incident could lead to a military confrontation. According to the analysis, replacing Netanyahu could bring a change in the tone of relations with Ankara, due to his personal conflict with President Erdogan, but experts assess that the deep disagreements will not disappear even if the government changes.