Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly opposes the entry of Turkish military forces into the Gaza Strip. According to President Donald Trump's 20-point plan, Turkey is one of the countries expected to participate in the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in the Strip. However, from Netanyahu's perspective, its inclusion represents, in his words, a "red line."
Netanyahu has also communicated reservations about Turkish companies participating in the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip – something Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan strongly desires. Nevertheless, on this aspect, advanced discussions are occurring with the Americans, though Israel's position remains extremely cautious.
An article published in Israel Hayom revealed that the new threats the prime minister mentioned in his Knesset speech refer to Turkey and Qatar's attempts to expand their regional influence. This refers to the desire of both countries, which support the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas, to be heavily involved in the future management of the Gaza Strip and in Syria.
Between Netanyahu and his advisors on one side, and President Trump and his team on the other, disagreements exist regarding the desired level of involvement of both countries. Trump himself favors Erdoğan and greatly values Qatar, while Israel identifies both countries as dangerous and destabilizing.
Meanwhile, according to senior officials in the Trump administration who spoke with The New York Times, concern exists that might renew a large-scale offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
