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Turkey's Troop Plans in Gaza Spark Israeli Outrage

11/26/2025

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Turkey Deploys Troops

Tensions rise as Turkey plans to send troops to a US-backed force in Gaza, despite Israeli opposition.
Turkish officials say the deployment would stabilize the region after a ceasefire mediated by Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar rejects the plan, stating Israel will not permit Turkish armed forces in Gaza.
Sa'ar also cites Turkey's hostile stance since Hamas's 2023 attack.

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Netanyahu Mediates Tensions

During an Israeli cabinet meeting on November 24, 2025, tensions rose over Turkish activities in occupied Jerusalem.
Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's Finance Minister, and Itamar Ben-Gvir, National Security Minister, clashed over milk sector reforms.
Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister, sought to restore order as Amichai Chikli, Diaspora Affairs Minister, urged closing Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA).
Orit Strock, Settlement Affairs Minister, supported the criticism, questioning Turkish consulate privileges.

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Turkey Deploys Troops

Tensions rise as Turkey plans to send troops to a US-backed force in Gaza, despite Israeli opposition.
Turkish officials say the deployment would stabilize the region after a ceasefire mediated by Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar rejects the plan, stating Israel will not permit Turkish armed forces in Gaza.
Sa'ar also cites Turkey's hostile stance since Hamas's 2023 attack.

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