Recently, due to the intensification of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, relations between Turkey and Israel, which were not harmonious, have become even more tense. Turkey** Erdogan warned Israel on December 7 not to cross the border to attack Hamas members in Turkey, otherwise they would face serious consequences.
The reason why Erdogan issued such a warning is because the foreign media ** made an internal recording from the Israeli *** organization "Simbet", revealing that Israel plans to not only eliminate Hamas in Gaza, but also carry out cross-border strikes against Hamas members in other countries. In this case, Turkey is likely to become one of Israel's targets.
Erdogan's warning is actually a sign to Israel that there are Hamas members in Turkey, and that he is unwilling to turn a blind eye to this. His hard-line stance is also a mockery of Israel, warning it to think carefully about the consequences. Erdogan not only warned Israel, but also expressed his disapproval of the plan to establish a buffer zone in Gaza after the end of the Israeli military operation.
He believed that the future of Gaza should be decided by the Palestinian people and that Israel should return the occupied Palestinian territory unconditionally. At the same time, Israel's top brass is discussing how to manage Gaza after the war, and plans to establish a long-term buffer zone. Erdogan opposes this plan because he sees through its sinister intentions. One of the important reasons why he firmly supports and protects Hamas is that Hamas is the main force against Israel.
Once Israel succeeds in eliminating Hamas, Gaza's strategic balance will tilt in favor of Israel, and it may even be completely annexed. In addition, the current relationship with Israel in the Middle East is full of uncertainty and the risk of war, and countries such as Turkey can use the power of Hamas to confront Israel and protect their own interests. Therefore, Erdogan's approach is not only for the sake of Palestine, but also for the protection of his own national interests.