'Prepare for Potential Conflict with Turkey,' Israeli Committee Advises Netanyahu

israel - An Israeli committee established on the instruction of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggests that Tel Aviv should be prepared for a possible conflict with Turkey.

An Israeli committee, established on the instruction of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has suggested that Tel Aviv should be prepared for a potential conflict with Turkey, according to The Jerusalem Post. The Nagel Committee's latest report on defense budget and security strategy claims that the Tel Aviv administration should be ready for a direct confrontation with Turkey.

The report, prepared by the Nagel Committee and presented to Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich the day before, alleges that Turkey is acting with the ambition to regain its influence from the Ottoman era, which could escalate tensions with Israel and potentially lead to a conflict. The report suggests that Syrian rebel groups aligning with Turkey could pose a new and strong threat to Israel's security, stating, 'The threat from Syria could become even more dangerous than the threat from Iran.'

The report recommends an increase in the defense budget by up to 15 billion shekels annually (approximately 4.14 billion dollars) over the next five years to address the challenges posed by Turkey among other regional threats. It suggests that for preparedness for a potential conflict with Turkey, Israel should acquire additional F-15 fighter jets, refueling aircraft, drones, and satellites to enhance its long-range strike capability. It also emphasizes the need to improve the capabilities of air defense systems such as the short-to-medium-range Iron Dome, jointly-produced medium-to-long-range David's Sling, Arrow systems, and the Iron Beam laser-based missile defense system.