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Turkey Accuses Israel of Provoking Iranian Dissent

1/11/2026

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Turkey Accuses Israel

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Mossad of exploiting protests in Iran to destabilize the regime.
He claimed Israel is manipulating Iran's challenges, economic hardship, to incite dissent.
Fidan alleged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks military conflict, contingent on U.S. approval.
He urged Iran to engage with neighboring Arab states to stabilize the region.
Alon Ben-David noted a Mossad-linked account tweeted support for Iranian protesters, signaling a misstep.

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Israel Warns Hezbollah

Israeli officials warned a military operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon could distract from protests in Iran.
They emphasized the need to disarm Hezbollah, which still receives Iranian support.
Despite Israeli airstrikes, Hezbollah is reportedly rearming and maintaining capabilities.
The Israeli government dismissed Lebanese disarmament claims, saying Hezbollah's infrastructure remains intact.
Israeli assessments show the Radwan Force degraded, yet Hezbollah retains significant rocket capabilities, though diminished.

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Turkey Accuses Israel

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Mossad of exploiting protests in Iran to destabilize the regime.
He claimed Israel is manipulating Iran's challenges, economic hardship, to incite dissent.
Fidan alleged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks military conflict, contingent on U.S. approval.
He urged Iran to engage with neighboring Arab states to stabilize the region.
Alon Ben-David noted a Mossad-linked account tweeted support for Iranian protesters, signaling a misstep.

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