Ankara confirms that threats from the leader of the occupation government against Turkey and Syria reflect his international isolation

Istanbul, August 20 (KUNA) – Burhan Din Duran, head of the communications department at the Turkish Presidency, said on Thursday that threats made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against Turkey and Syria reflect “his international isolation and political fears,” adding that Netanyahu’s attempts to fabricate imaginary threats and enemies no longer influence international public opinion.

In a press statement, Duran noted that international reactions, including those from the United States and the United Kingdom, to Israel’s aggressive policies are increasing. He argued that Netanyahu’s anti-Turkey rhetoric is linked to his political concerns and upcoming elections, as well as his efforts to divert attention from his policies in the region.

Duran pointed out that Netanyahu’s aggressive policies in Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon, along with his disregard for settler violence and statements by extremist figures in his government, “have contributed to bringing Israel’s image to its lowest levels.” He added that accusing Turkey following Israel’s military strikes on Syria “clearly exemplifies attempts to divert attention from those policies.”

Duran emphasized that the international community and regional countries now recognize and reject Israel’s policies, adopting positions supportive of peace and stability in the Middle East. He stressed that the core problem facing the Israeli government lies in linking security to continuous aggression rather than to diplomacy and stability.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Israeli prime minister issued what he described as threats and warnings directed at Syria and Turkey, asserting “zero tolerance” for any Turkish military buildup or presence on Syrian soil. He characterized the airstrikes on Abu al-Duhur military airport in Idlib as a warning message in this regard. (End) T.A./A.M.S.