BREAKING: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Says Ankara Sees No Reason for War with Israel, Accuses Netanyahu of Seeking a New Enemy Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, in an exclusive interview with the UAE state-affiliated newspaper The National, said there is no justification for a direct military conflict between Türkiye and Israel, while accusing Israeli […]

BREAKING: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Says Ankara Sees No Reason for War with Israel, Accuses Netanyahu of Seeking a New Enemy

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, in an exclusive interview with the UAE state-affiliated newspaper The National, said there is no justification for a direct military conflict between Türkiye and Israel, while accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of using regional tensions for political gain.

Fidan argued that despite escalating rhetoric between the two countries, Ankara does not believe a war is inevitable.

> “There is no reason that should lead to a direct war between Türkiye and Israel,” Fidan said. “I believe there are still people inside Israel with a long-term strategic vision who do not share the views of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his circle.”

He claimed Netanyahu and several of his political allies are seeking to create a new external adversary ahead of elections.

> “After the wars against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, they are now trying to portray Türkiye as the next enemy,” he said.

Netanyahu’s Policies ‘Threaten Regional and Global Security’

Fidan argued that the policies of Netanyahu’s government extend beyond being a challenge for Türkiye alone.

> “The policies of Netanyahu’s government are not only a problem for Türkiye. They pose a threat to Israel itself, to the countries of the region, and even to global security.”

He added that during his international engagements he has found growing agreement among world leaders that Israel’s current policies are becoming increasingly destabilizing.

According to Fidan, European leaders, who had previously been hesitant to criticize Israel’s approach, are now beginning to recognize the risks posed by the current Israeli government’s policies.

He also claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump has started to reach similar conclusions.

Warning Over Syria

Turning to Syria, Fidan warned that Türkiye would reassess its regional strategy if Israel attempted to fuel instability there.

> “If Israel attempts to create instability in Syria, Türkiye will review its plans and the way it responds to the situation,” he said.

Regional Security Initiative

Fidan also revealed that Türkiye is working with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Egypt on the creation of a new regional security framework.

According to him, the proposed mechanism would not replace existing organizations such as the Arab League or the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), but would instead provide a faster platform for making critical regional security decisions.

He said the initiative would be based on two core principles:

Respect for the sovereignty of every state.

Protection of each country’s territorial integrity.

Call for Mutual Respect of Borders

Fidan said Israel has justified its regional expansion as necessary for its own security, while Iran has long faced accusations of interfering in neighboring countries through allied armed groups.

He argued that a durable regional settlement would require all countries to respect internationally recognized borders.

> “If a new agreement guaranteeing the sovereignty of all states can be reached, then every country should remain within its own borders and respect those of its neighbors,” he said.

‘Türkiye Does Not Want Another War’

Concluding the interview, Fidan emphasized that Ankara is seeking stability rather than confrontation.

> “We do not want another war or another conflict. But we will also not allow the region to become a battlefield where political interests are pursued at the expense of the future of its peoples.”

The remarks come amid continuing tensions between Türkiye and Israel over the wars in Gaza, Syria, and broader regional security, highlighting Ankara’s call for a new cooperative security architecture while warning against further escalation in the Middle East.