Ex-Mossad official: Turkey unlikely to risk military clash with Israel despite Erdogan's ambitions

Former Mossad official Oded Eilam stated on 103FM that a military clash between Israel and Turkey is highly improbable, despite Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's regional expansion strategy. Eilam explained that neither side desires a military confrontation, which would contradict Erdogan's long-term plan of "creeping annexation" across areas like Libya, Somalia, Africa, and Gaza. He emphasized that Erdogan would not jeopardize this strategy by confronting Israel, one of the region's major powers. Eilam also noted that Israel had effectively set boundaries with Turkey, particularly regarding attempts to introduce advanced systems that could disrupt Israeli Air Force operations. He concluded that Erdogan, while ambitious, "recognizes Israeli power" and is not eager for battle, preferring a more gradual approach.