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Israel Intercepts Turkey-Bound Flotilla, Calls Turkey Enemy

5/20/2026

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Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla that left Marmaris, after which officials began labeling Turkey an adversary.
Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar called Turkey an enemy state after the raid.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett told a Washington audience that Turkey is the next Iran and could become Israel’s principal rival.
Turkey’s foreign ministry condemned the raid, saying it will not halt global pursuit of justice for Palestinians.

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Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla that left Marmaris, after which officials began labeling Turkey an adversary.
Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar called Turkey an enemy state after the raid.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett told a Washington audience that Turkey is the next Iran and could become Israel’s principal rival.
Turkey’s foreign ministry condemned the raid, saying it will not halt global pursuit of justice for Palestinians.