Israel’s FM Saar calls PKK/YPG member in recent provocation to Türkiye
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. (AFP Photo)
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar recently held a phone call with Ilham Ahmed, a so-called senior leader of the PKK/YPG terrorist group, according to a report from Israel Hayom.
The conversation marks the highest-level contact to date between Israel and the terrorist group and is expected to further strain Israel-Türkiye relations.
Implications for Türkiye-Israel relations
Türkiye and Israel have tried to maintain a delicate balance in their bilateral relationship, even during periods of regional conflict.
However, Türkiye views the YPG as the Syrian extension of the PKK, a designated terrorist organization by Türkiye, the United States, and the European Union.
Contacts between Israel and the PKK/YPG might be perceived by Ankara as direct threats to Türkiye’s national security and territorial integrity.
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