Türkiye must prepare for potential attack from Israel, minister warns

Turkish National Defence Minister Yasar Guler has raised alarms about the potential for World War III to break out, emphasizing the importance of preparedness for all scenarios, including the possibility of a direct confrontation with Israel.

“Of course, we don’t want this, but we must always be prepared for anything. After all, we are responsible for the security of the Turkish Republic and its great nation. We use all possibilities and consider all probabilities. Therefore, taking this possibility into account, we analyze everything down to the smallest detail, work and plan. But we want to live in peace in our country,” he told Turkish media, according to Caliber.Az.

When asked whether Israel could pose a direct threat to Türkiye, Guler replied that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan noted the importance of the internal front and the need to strengthen it.

“I absolutely agree with him. The internal front is always necessary for us. Even in peace, the integrity and strength of the internal front always play to the country’s advantage. Can Israel attack Türkiye? If the president did not see such a threat, would he talk about it? Of course, it can attack,” the minister concluded.

By Khagan Isayev