Turkey Ready to Deploy Troops to Gaza, Israel Firmly Opposed
ANKARA/GAZA — Tensions between Turkey and Israel have escalated sharply after Ankara signaled its readiness to send military forces to Gaza as part of a potential peacekeeping mission, drawing fierce opposition from Tel Aviv.Turkish officials confirmed that the government is actively considering deploying troops to Gaza to help restore stability in the war-ravaged enclave. Ankara…
ANKARA/GAZA — Tensions between Turkey and Israel have escalated sharply after Ankara signaled its readiness to send military forces to Gaza as part of a potential peacekeeping mission, drawing fierce opposition from Tel Aviv.
Turkish officials confirmed that the government is actively considering deploying troops to Gaza to help restore stability in the war-ravaged enclave. Ankara maintains that an international peacekeeping presence is essential for achieving lasting peace in the region and has been engaged in consultations with relevant parties regarding the matter.
Israel swiftly rejected the proposal, stating in unequivocal terms that it would not accept any Turkish military presence in Gaza under any circumstances. Israeli officials characterized the move as a direct threat to their national security and vowed to oppose it through all available diplomatic channels.
Relations between Turkey and Israel have been severely strained since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been among the most vocal critics of Israel’s military operations, repeatedly condemning them as war crimes and calling for international accountability.
The development has drawn significant attention from the international community, with analysts warning that any unilateral military deployment could further complicate the already fragile situation in Gaza and risk widening the conflict.
Diplomatic efforts to broker a durable ceasefire and establish a post-war governance framework for Gaza remain ongoing, with multiple regional and global players — including Turkey — vying for influence over the territory’s future.
