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Netanyahu's return to power, what will happen to Turkey-Israel relations

2022-12-20 20:12:34Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Netanyahu's return to power, what will happen to Turkey-Israel relations
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The prospect of Prime Minister-elect Benjamin Netanyahu returning to power after his victory in the November elections is raising questions about the future of Turkish-Israeli relations, which had begun to improve. Relations between Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have been tense in the past, but according to analysts, Tehran's regional influence and its nuclear program are a concern for both countries.

Benjamin Netanyahu won the election in Israel and was appointed prime minister at a time when Turkish-Israeli relations were beginning to improve.

During Mr. Netanyahu's previous term in office, he and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan often insulted each other.

"There has been a harsh rhetoric between the two leaders. The peak was reached in 2018, after an attempt to normalize relations between them. But they are very pragmatic and have been in power for a long time," says Gallia Lindenstrauss from the Institute for National Security Studies.

President Erdogan quickly called Mr. Netanyahu to congratulate him on his election victory. Both sides said the conversation between them was cordial.

Iran is an issue that unites the two leaders because they share the same concern about Tehran's growing regional influence and its nuclear program.

"We have a great transformation of relations between Turkey and Israel, which is beneficial for both sides. Israel has a big problem with Iran. Mr. Netanyahu has grave doubts about Iran's nuclear weapons. According to him, they are close to achieving the goal of creating nuclear forces. This is against vital Turkish interests and would disrupt the military balance in the Middle East," says the advisor to the Turkish president, Mesut Casin.

Benjamin Netanyahu needs the support of several political parties, which analysts say pursue hard-line policies toward the Palestinians and could raise tensions with Mr. Erdogan, who has expressed strong support for the Palestinians. But Ankara's priorities may have changed.

"In the past, traditionally, the Palestinian issue has been an important test for relations between Turkey and Israel. But I think things have changed now. Turkey thinks it needs Israel's support and has established strategic relations with Israel," says Asli Aydintasbas from the Brookings Institution.

President Erdogan's rapprochement with Israel is part of a broader policy of improving ties in the region. Analysts point out that a large part of the country's leaders have not felt comfortable with Mr. Erdogan's strong support for the Palestinian issue.

At the moment, Ankara's priorities seem to be focused on cooperation with Israel in various fields, including those of energy and defense.

"Turkey is interested in establishing military cooperation with Israel. I worked with Israel during my military service, we have made very good agreements with Israel", says the adviser to the Turkish president, Mesut Casin.

Israeli and Turkish defense industries are present in the same markets. But any cooperation, analysts suggest, is likely to be cautious, given the troubled past between the two leaders./VOA


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