Above Authority: Israel Accuses Egypt and Turkey of Seeking to Enhance Their Security
Israel expresses concerns over military rapprochement between Egypt and Turkey, emphasizing the need to monitor Egypt's military growth.
The Al Jazeera segment titled 'Above Authority' discusses Israel's apprehensions regarding the military cooperation between Egypt and Turkey. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged for close monitoring of the Egyptian military's growth, citing the need to prevent it from surpassing a 'required limit.' Despite the ongoing peace treaty between Israel and Egypt, there are discussions in Israel about thwarting any significant military advancements by Egypt. In the same commentary, retired Colonel Amir Avivi has labeled this growing relationship between Cairo and Ankara as a part of a 'radical Sunni axis' that is re-emerging while the 'radical Shia axis' is falling apart. He stressed the importance of preparation for the possibility of facing two conventional armies simultaneously, highlighting the strategic implications of this military alignment for Israel and the broader region. Additionally, the episode touches on the stalled US-Iran negotiations, noting that while both countries appear to agree on certain issues superficially, they remain divided on key points. The United States aims to include discussions about Iran's missile program and its support for regional allies, whereas Tehran insists on restricting discussions solely to nuclear issues. This divergence reflects the complexities of the diplomatic landscape in the Middle East, where security concerns and military capabilities intersect.