Israel is on high alert as a new report from the Nagel Committee warns of a direct confrontation with Turkey due to its attempts to restore Ottoman-era influence in the region. The committee, established by the government, has proposed increasing the defense budget by up to NIS 15 billion annually over five years to prepare for emerging threats.
The report highlights the risk of Syrian factions aligning with Turkey and creating a new threat to Israel’s security. It also warns that Turkish-backed forces could act as proxies, fueling regional instability. The committee’s assessment comes amid Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s increasingly assertive policies in the region.
To prepare for potential confrontations, the Nagel Committee recommends bolstering military capabilities, including acquiring advanced weaponry such as F-15 fighter jets and drones, enhancing air defense systems like Iron Dome and Arrow, and constructing a fortified security barrier along the Jordan Valley. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has welcomed the report’s recommendations, stating that Israel must be prepared for the unexpected in a rapidly changing Middle East.
Source: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-836362