Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In a historic floor debate, the Israeli Knesset addressed Turkey's growing threat to Israel and Western security. MK Ohad Tal (Religious Zionism), co-chair of the Knesset Eastern Mediterranean Cooperation Caucus, warned that Erdoğan's Turkey "could become a greater threat than Iran."
Six Members of Knesset from both coalition AND opposition parties joined the motion — a rare display of cross-party unity on foreign policy. The Knesset voted to refer the matter to the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee for policy action.
Key issues raised:
- Turkey's shelter and funding for Hamas leadership in Istanbul and Ankara
- Turkish efforts to undermine the U.S.-led IMEC corridor
- Turkey's request for F-16s while threatening NATO allies Greece and Cyprus
- Obstruction of Israeli gas exports to Europe
The Knesset Eastern Mediterranean Cooperation Caucus was established with the support and guidance of the Middle East Forum, which has warned about Turkey's transformation from ally to adversary for over 15 years.
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📰 READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE:
meforum.org/press-releases/israeli-knesset-debates-turkish-threat-in-historic-cross-party-session
📚 MEF'S TURKEY ANALYSIS:
- "Why Turkey Is a Strategic Problem for the United States" — meforum.org/mef-observer/why-turkey-is-a-strategic-problem-for-the-united-states
- Michael Rubin's Congressional Testimony on Turkey — meforum.org/press-releases/mefs-michael-rubin-slams-turkey-human-rights-record-in-congressional-hearing
- MEF at the Delphi Forum on Eastern Mediterranean Security — meforum.org/press-releases/mef-warns-of-turkeys-threat-to-eastern-mediterranean-security-at-delphi-forum
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ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST FORUM:
The Middle East Forum promotes American interests in the Middle East and protects Western civilization from Islamism through original ideas, media, and political action.
🌐 Website: meforum.org
🐦 Twitter/X: twitter.com/MiddleEastForum
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/MiddleEastForum
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#Turkey #Israel #Knesset #Erdogan #Hamas #NATO #MiddleEast #MiddleEastForum #TurkishThreat #Gaza #EasternMediterranean #Greece #Cyprus #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy
In a historic floor debate, the Israeli Knesset addressed Turkey's growing threat to Israel and Western security. MK Ohad Tal (Religious Zionism), co-chair of the Knesset Eastern Mediterranean Cooperation Caucus, warned that Erdoğan's Turkey "could become a greater threat than Iran."
Six Members of Knesset from both coalition AND opposition parties joined the motion — a rare display of cross-party unity on foreign policy. The Knesset voted to refer the matter to the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee for policy action.
Key issues raised:
- Turkey's shelter and funding for Hamas leadership in Istanbul and Ankara
- Turkish efforts to undermine the U.S.-led IMEC corridor
- Turkey's request for F-16s while threatening NATO allies Greece and Cyprus
- Obstruction of Israeli gas exports to Europe
The Knesset Eastern Mediterranean Cooperation Caucus was established with the support and guidance of the Middle East Forum, which has warned about Turkey's transformation from ally to adversary for over 15 years.
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📰 READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE:
meforum.org/press-releases/israeli-knesset-debates-turkish-threat-in-historic-cross-party-session
📚 MEF'S TURKEY ANALYSIS:
- "Why Turkey Is a Strategic Problem for the United States" — meforum.org/mef-observer/why-turkey-is-a-strategic-problem-for-the-united-states
- Michael Rubin's Congressional Testimony on Turkey — meforum.org/press-releases/mefs-michael-rubin-slams-turkey-human-rights-record-in-congressional-hearing
- MEF at the Delphi Forum on Eastern Mediterranean Security — meforum.org/press-releases/mef-warns-of-turkeys-threat-to-eastern-mediterranean-security-at-delphi-forum
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ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST FORUM:
The Middle East Forum promotes American interests in the Middle East and protects Western civilization from Islamism through original ideas, media, and political action.
🌐 Website: meforum.org
🐦 Twitter/X: twitter.com/MiddleEastForum
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/MiddleEastForum
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#Turkey #Israel #Knesset #Erdogan #Hamas #NATO #MiddleEast #MiddleEastForum #TurkishThreat #Gaza #EasternMediterranean #Greece #Cyprus #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy
