Israel and Turkey find themselves at a dangerous point of confrontation — assessment

An analytical article by Walla examines the Israeli strike on a Syrian airport against the backdrop of Turkish presence in Syria. The author raises the question: is this a real security threat or an election gamble by Netanyahu? The reaction of the opposition, the role of Chief of Staff Zamir, and the societal divide over trust in the prime minister are discussed.

An analytical article published by Walla examines the Israeli strike on a Syrian airport against the backdrop of growing Turkish presence in Syria. The author poses a key question: is this operation a response to a real threat to Israel's security or a risky pre-election move by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu? The article notes that the strike occurred two days before publication, and around the same time, a poll by Channel 14, close to the government, showed 63 seats for the 'Netanyahu bloc,' which the author says sharply diverges from other polls. The opposition reacted cautiously: Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot refrained from criticism, while Avigdor Lieberman remained silent. The 'Democrats' party of Yair Golan criticized Netanyahu for allegedly dragging the country into an unnecessary adventure. Special attention is given to the role of Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, who visited troops in Syria the day after the strike, which the author says legitimizes the prime minister's actions. A US special envoy previously stated that Turkey and Israel were 'on the brink of war.' The article reduces the discussion to the question of trust in Netanyahu, noting that the cost of a mistake in a conflict with Turkey is significantly higher than in Gaza.