26.01.2026 22:12
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar made statements regarding relations with Turkey and regional balances. Speaking during his visit to Azerbaijan, Saar stated that they do not want to confront Turkey directly in the region and expressed their opposition to further escalation of tensions.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar made striking statements regarding relations with Turkey and regional balances. Saar clearly expressed that Israel does not want to confront Turkey directly in the region, stating that they are against further escalation of tensions.
"WE HAVE NO INTENTION TO ESCALATE TENSIONS WITH TURKEY"
Speaking during his visit to Azerbaijan, Saar acknowledged that relations with Ankara have seriously deteriorated in recent years, emphasizing that they do not have a goal of worsening this situation further. Saar stated, "We have no intention of making our relations with Turkey worse than they currently are," expressing that Tel Aviv is not seeking direct conflict.
REGIONAL CONFLICT WARNING
The Israeli Foreign Minister pointed out that confronting Turkey, especially on regional issues such as Syria, could have serious consequences. Saar's words, "We do not want to confront Turkey directly in the region," were interpreted as Israel's strategy to avoid escalating tensions in the current regional crises.
DIPLOMACY DOOR IS OPEN
Saar did not completely close the door on the future of relations. In his statements, the Israeli Foreign Minister highlighted the importance of keeping diplomatic channels open despite existing problems, expressing that a more constructive process could be possible if mutual steps are taken.