Israel Urges NATO to Expel Turkey Over Erdogan's Threats

Israel's foreign minister called for NATO to expel Turkey after President Erdogan threatened potential military action against Israel, citing past interventions in Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh. Relations between Israel and Turkey, once strong allies, have deteriorated, especially with Turkey's support of Hamas and halt of bilateral trade.

Israel's foreign minister has called on NATO to expel Turkey following President Tayyip Erdogan's threats of military action against Israel, akin to past interventions in Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh.

Foreign Minister Israel Katz instructed diplomats to engage urgently with NATO members to condemn and demand the expulsion of Turkey from the alliance, citing Erdogan's dangerous rhetoric and support for Hamas.

Relations between Israel and Turkey have soured over the past decade, with Turkey cutting all bilateral trade with Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

(With inputs from agencies.)