TOI: Erdogan derides Israeli and Greek Concerns

Recent reports and public statements have raised serious questions about the future of the U.S. Turkey alliance. At the heart of the debate are allegations that Erdogan considered joining Iran during its conflict with Israel, discussions about a possible U.S. sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, and Ankara’s continued support for Hamas. Taken together, these developments have prompted many to ask whether Turkey remains a reliable NATO ally or whether its policies increasingly conflict with American and Israeli security interests. Before the United States considers restoring advanced weapons sales, these concerns deserve careful scrutiny and a full public explanation.

Turkey’s Jewish population is about 15,000 by most commonly cited “core” estimates, with some broader definitions putting it closer to 18,300-19,950. A 2024 JPR estimate gives 15,000 for the core Jewish population and notes 14,000 in an Oxford Academic chapter, while broader counts are higher depending on definition.

Perhaps the most insightful evaluation came from the brilliant Fox News journalist Mark R. Levin. In his remarks he asks if we are really supposed to believe Erdogan was prepared to join Iran against us and Israel? The president has repeatedly said he persuaded Erdogan not to enter the war on behalf of the Iranian regime. If that’s the case, then he prevented Turkey from going to war against us and Israel?

He states, “I really think that this needs to be explained in detail and fully pursued. If a NATO country was going to join the enemy in our war against Iran, we need to know........

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