Erdogan Hints at Possible Intervention in Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

President Tayyip Erdogan suggested during a speech that Turkey might intervene in Israel similarly to its past interventions in Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh. Erdogan criticized Israel's actions in Gaza and emphasized the need for Turkey to remain strong. Prominent details about a potential intervention remained unspecified, and no comments were made by representatives or Israel.

President Tayyip Erdogan indicated on Sunday the possibility of Turkey intervening in Israel, akin to its previous actions in Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh. He did not provide specific details about the nature of the intervention. Erdogan, a vocal critic of Israel's offensive in Gaza, discussed the war during a speech lauding Turkey's defense industry.

"We must be very strong so that Israel can't do these ridiculous things to Palestine. Just like we entered Karabakh, just like we entered Libya, we might do similar to them," Erdogan told a meeting of his ruling AK Party in his hometown of Rize. "There is no reason why we cannot do this... We must be strong so that we can take these steps," he added during the televised address.

AK Party representatives did not respond to requests for further details on Erdogan's remarks. Israel also did not issue an immediate reaction. In 2020, Turkey deployed military personnel to Libya to support the UN-recognised Government of National Accord. Additionally, despite denying direct involvement in Azerbaijan's military actions in Nagorno-Karabakh, Turkey has provided significant support, including military training and modernization.

(With inputs from agencies.)