Ottoman Empire Awakes And Acts With Hamas

 Nadene Goldfoot                                            

Clashes of Interest: Israel actively opposes Turkey using Syrian territory to project air power or infrastructure close to the Israeli border, leading to recurring kinetic friction.  

Turkey is trying to take over the power in the Middle East by doing this.  Turkey is not a friend of Israel.  In fact, Relations between Turkey and Israel are at a dangerous low point, marked by an escalating proxy rivalry and a direct military flashpoint in Syria. Following recent Israeli airstrikes on a Syrian airbase near the Turkish border, both nations are locked in a tense geopolitical struggle for regional influence.

The Syrian Theater: Israel views expanding Turkish military influence and potential radar or air defense deployments in northern Syria as a direct threat to its freedom of aerial operations. 
The Gaza Conflict and Rhetoric: Diplomatic ties remain severely fractured due to sharp criticism from Turkish leadership over Israeli military actions in Gaza, alongside clashing visions for post-war regional order. 
Alliance Pressures: As key regional allies of the United States, the friction has alarmed Washington, prompting American officials to push for de-escalation channels. 

Current De-escalation Efforts

Technical Talks: Despite the fiery rhetoric and military posturing, military officials from both countries have initiated technical deconfliction talks hosted in Azerbaijan to prevent accidental clashes in Syria.
Here is what Erdogen wants to accomplish:  The Ottoman Empire lasted from 1299 to 1922. It began in northwestern Anatolia under its founder, Osman I, and ended with the abolition of the Ottoman sultanate following World War I.  
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan frequently evokes the heritage of the Ottoman Empire to shape both domestic politics and foreign policy, a strategy often labeled by analysts as "neo-Ottomanism." This approach projects Turkey as a dominant regional power bridging the Middle East, the Balkans, and North Africa, though critics view it as a form of assertive imperialism.  
Stated Intentions: Turkish officials have publicly stated they have no desire for a direct military confrontation with Israel, even as Ankara vows to protect its national security. They're not stupid enough to admit to their aspirations.  
Know this:  Turkey maintains a close and supportive relationship with Hamas terrorists, refusing to classify it as a terrorist organization and instead viewing it as a political movement of resistance.  Ankara hosts various Hamas political offices and officials, and recent reports indicate that parts of Hamas's covert and organizational operations have shifted to Turkish soil. 
Official Stance: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has consistently defended Hamas, stating that the group fights to protect its land rather than functioning as a terrorist entity. 
Hosting Leadership: Turkey routinely hosts high-ranking Hamas figures for diplomatic meetings, discussions, and coordination. 
Operational Shift: Amid mounting international pressure and security restrictions in Qatar, Hamas has transferred a portion of its organizational, planning, and cyber activities to Turkey. 
Relations between Turkey and Israel have deteriorated severely, with Turkey cutting off all direct trade, closing its airspace to Israeli aircraft, and declaring a complete severance of bilateral state relations over the conflict in Gaza-no doubt because of Turkey backing Hamas, hoping they will wipe out Israel.  .
Now Trump may be upset with Israel since Turkey has been a friend of the USA, and elections loom in the air for all. 
Update: 8/24/26 https://unitedwithisrael.org/turkey-seeks-interpol-red-notice-against-netanyahu/ 
Reference: 
https://jewishbubba.blogspot.com/2026/08/turkeys-instigations-and-return-of.html