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23 July 2025

Ahmad Shahidov raised a question at the U.S. State Department about the risk of a possible military clash between Türkiye and Israel

Today, the U.S. State Department held its regular press briefing in Washington. During the event, Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce answered questions from both local and international journalists on current global issues.

Participating in the briefing, journalist and human rights advocate Dr. Ahmad Shahidov raised a question about the potential risk of a military confrontation between Türkiye and Israel, especially against the backdrop of rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly in northern Syria.

Dr. Shahidov pointed out that some Israeli officials have suggested that “after Iran, Türkiye could be the next target.” At the same time, public discontent with Israel is growing in Türkiye, with some individuals even calling for the Turkish army to enter Gaza:
“Tensions in northern Syria are escalating, and we are seeing conflicting interests between countries like Türkiye and Israel. Statements from Israeli circles suggest that ‘after Iran, Türkiye might be next.’ Meanwhile, anti-Israel sentiments are growing in Türkiye, and some voices are demanding Turkish military action in Gaza. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently said, ‘We will not allow the partition of Syria,’ which reflects Türkiye’s firm stance.
In this context, how realistic is the risk of a direct military conflict between Türkiye and Israel? Given that Israel is a close ally of the United States and Türkiye is one of NATO’s key members, how does the U.S. State Department assess this growing tension? What is the U.S. doing to prevent such a confrontation and maintain balance?”

In response, Tammy Bruce stated that the situation in the region is sensitive and that various opinions are naturally being expressed. However, she emphasized that the U.S. government does not see any signs that such a conflict is imminent:
“When discussing Türkiye and Israel, and the region in general, I can say the situation is tense and people will make various comments. But when it comes to Syria, we see a general de-escalation of violence across all parties. We are not observing the kinds of actions that people are speculating about.
Recently, President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were able to intervene quickly and de-escalate dangerous situations, such as the one between India and Pakistan. Our leaders are fully prepared to protect peace and act against any dynamics that threaten that peace. People should focus on the realities. The world is already a deeply concerning place, but we have strong leaders to guide us through. And we must not fall for rumors, propaganda, or conspiracy theories designed to spread fear.”

Tammy Bruce added that the U.S. leadership continues its efforts to preserve stability in the region and relies on diplomatic tools to prevent such tensions from escalating.

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Ahmad Shahidov raised a question at the U.S. State Department about the risk of a possible military clash between Türkiye and Israel

23 July 2025

Today, the U.S. State Department held its regular press briefing in Washington. During the event, Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce answered questions from both local and international journalists on current global issues.

Participating in the briefing, journalist and human rights advocate Dr. Ahmad Shahidov raised a question about the potential risk of a military confrontation between Türkiye and Israel, especially against the backdrop of rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly in northern Syria.

Dr. Shahidov pointed out that some Israeli officials have suggested that “after Iran, Türkiye could be the next target.” At the same time, public discontent with Israel is growing in Türkiye, with some individuals even calling for the Turkish army to enter Gaza:
“Tensions in northern Syria are escalating, and we are seeing conflicting interests between countries like Türkiye and Israel. Statements from Israeli circles suggest that ‘after Iran, Türkiye might be next.’ Meanwhile, anti-Israel sentiments are growing in Türkiye, and some voices are demanding Turkish military action in Gaza. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently said, ‘We will not allow the partition of Syria,’ which reflects Türkiye’s firm stance.
In this context, how realistic is the risk of a direct military conflict between Türkiye and Israel? Given that Israel is a close ally of the United States and Türkiye is one of NATO’s key members, how does the U.S. State Department assess this growing tension? What is the U.S. doing to prevent such a confrontation and maintain balance?”

In response, Tammy Bruce stated that the situation in the region is sensitive and that various opinions are naturally being expressed. However, she emphasized that the U.S. government does not see any signs that such a conflict is imminent:
“When discussing Türkiye and Israel, and the region in general, I can say the situation is tense and people will make various comments. But when it comes to Syria, we see a general de-escalation of violence across all parties. We are not observing the kinds of actions that people are speculating about.
Recently, President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were able to intervene quickly and de-escalate dangerous situations, such as the one between India and Pakistan. Our leaders are fully prepared to protect peace and act against any dynamics that threaten that peace. People should focus on the realities. The world is already a deeply concerning place, but we have strong leaders to guide us through. And we must not fall for rumors, propaganda, or conspiracy theories designed to spread fear.”

Tammy Bruce added that the U.S. leadership continues its efforts to preserve stability in the region and relies on diplomatic tools to prevent such tensions from escalating.

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