The continent is in Erdogan's hands: "The Europeans are terrified, and the Americans find it convenient"

Former head of the Mossad's counter-terrorism division, Oded Eilam, warns in an interview on 103FM about Erdogan's creeping annexation plan for areas in the region. According to him, Israel acted correctly by drawing a clear line against the Turks, after an attempt to introduce an advanced system that would disrupt flights to Iran. Eilam assesses that Erdogan recognizes Israeli strength but is building himself up over time and holds the most impressive Mediterranean fleet, posing a threat to Europe.

Oded Eilam, former head of the Mossad's counter-terrorism division, gives an interview on 103FM presenting a concerning picture of the Turkish threat to Israel and Europe. According to him, Erdogan is operating a multi-year plan of "creeping annexation" of entire areas in the region. Eilam praises Israel for drawing a clear line against the Turks, after a Turkish attempt to introduce an advanced system that would disrupt Israeli Air Force flights to Iran. He describes Erdogan as dancing a tango—two steps forward and one step back—but acknowledges Israeli strength. However, he warns that Erdogan is building himself up over time and holds the most impressive Mediterranean fleet, posing a threat to Europe, especially beyond Bulgaria and Greece. Eilam notes that Erdogan also holds the refugee card, receiving $200-250 million a year to keep them in Turkey. The Europeans are terrified, and the Americans find it convenient. Finally, he attacks the US ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, and warns of inflammatory rhetoric.

The continent is in Erdogan's hands: "The Europeans are terrified, and the Americans find it convenient"