N12 highlights Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s active involvement in Gaza ceasefires and conflict management. The reports emphasize that Türkiye’s interventions have shifted the regional equation, making Ankara a pivotal mediator capable of influencing both negotiations and humanitarian outcomes.

Israeli media also note that President Erdoğan’s contacts with US President Donald Trump have expanded Türkiye’s maneuvering space. Trump’s return to the White House is seen as an opportunity for Ankara to strengthen its diplomatic leverage further.

Balancing Relations With Hamas And The West

According to N12, President Erdoğan’s approach combines maintaining ties with Hamas while avoiding direct confrontation, allowing Türkiye to mediate humanitarian efforts in Gaza effectively. At the same time, Ankara preserves relationships with Western powers, demonstrating its ability to act as a bridge between conflicting actors.

Strategic Role In Syria And Beyond

Reports underline Türkiye’s influence in Syria, where no single actor has full control. Ankara has become the only consistent stabilizing force in this fragmented environment, coordinating with multiple parties to ensure security and political balance. N12 stresses that Türkiye’s dual approach of diplomacy and selective military engagement forces regional players, including Israel, to reassess strategies and expectations.

Expanding Global Leverage

N12 also emphasizes Türkiye’s strengthened ties with global powers. Erdoğan is described as the only Muslim leader able to reach the White House directly during Trump’s previous term. Israeli analysts note that Türkiye is leveraging this access to set conditions for Washington while maximizing its regional influence. Gallia Lindenstrauss, an Israeli expert, told N12 that Türkiye is prepared to turn Trump’s return into a strategic opportunity, positioning Ankara as a key power broker.

Türkiye Establishes Its Own Axis

The reports underline that after being removed from the F-35 program, Türkiye pursued an independent geopolitical path, aligning with Russia while remaining in NATO. Analysts tell N12 that this balancing act—maintaining ties with both East and West—makes Türkiye an unpredictable yet decisive regional player.

Military Modernization And Strategic Partnerships

N12 highlights Türkiye’s efforts to modernize its military, particularly its air force. The recent meeting between Erdoğan and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, including agreements on Eurofighter Typhoon jets, demonstrates Ankara’s strategy of maximizing national interests while keeping diplomatic channels open with Western allies.

Recalibrating Israel’s Strategic Calculations

N12 reports that Türkiye’s expanding influence in Syria and other conflict zones is reshaping Israel’s strategic calculations. Erdoğan’s presence as a constant actor in complex conflicts—where no side has full control—forces Israel to reconsider its operational and diplomatic approaches.

A New Strategic Reality Emerges

Israeli coverage concludes that Türkiye’s increasing role across Gaza, Syria, and the broader Middle East represents a new strategic reality. Ankara’s diplomatic, humanitarian, and military initiatives have created a situation in which Israel and other regional actors must engage directly with Türkiye in future negotiations.