Israeli media have stepped up criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over rising tensions with Türkiye, warning that his government's policies risk opening another front as Israel remains engaged in conflicts across the region.
Israeli newspaper Haaretz accused Netanyahu of dragging Israel into what it described as another “pointless conflict,” this time with Türkiye, amid heightened tensions following Israel's Aug. 18 strike on Syria's Abu al-Duhur military air base.
The newspaper said anti-Türkiye rhetoric in Israel had intensified and warned that a potential confrontation with Ankara could carry significant costs. It argued that military strikes alone could not guarantee Israel's security and called for diplomacy and a coherent regional strategy.
“Has anyone considered what a war with Türkiye would look like and what its costs would be?” the newspaper asked, noting Türkiye's membership in NATO and close ties with the United States.
The report also cited warnings from U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria and Iraq Tom Barrack about the risk of a direct military confrontation between Türkiye and Israel.
