Nothing More Than Words: Why Erdogan Announced an Invasion of Israel

Nothing more than words: for what purpose did Erdogan announce the invasion of Israel Dzvenislava Moshovskaya

Recep Tayyip Erdogan made an ambiguous statement regarding Israel. He threatened an invasion, probably due to the escalation of the situation in the Middle East.

Israeli political scientist, IDF reserve lieutenant colonel Arie Zeiden commented on 24 Kanal the following statements by the Turkish president, noting that an invasion of Israel is impossible. He noted that the two countries do not have a common land border, and an invasion through the Mediterranean Sea could be stopped by the American military.

Why Erdogan announced an invasion of Israel

Arie Zeyden emphasized that Turkey is part of NATO and uses goods from the Alliance countries for its own needs. This could become a significant lever to stop the possible aggression against Israel.

Erdogan's statements are nothing more than words. The rhetoric is very aggressive, but in reality nothing will happen, said the Israeli political scientist.

In his opinion, the Turkish president's statements about invading Israel are aimed at his voters.

“In this way, he is trying to shift the attention of his country's citizens from internal problems, in particular financial and social ones, to an external enemy,” said the IDF reserve lieutenant colonel.