Likud minister says Turkey and Syria 'far more concerning than Iran'

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Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli stated in Jerusalem on Tuesday that Turkey and Syria, under Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ahmed al-Sharaa respectively, are more concerning than Iran due to a perceived "Muslim Brotherhood axis." Chikli's comments reflect a growing sentiment among some Israeli officials who view Turkey's expanding influence and capabilities as a significant long-term challenge.

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Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 06/24/2026 - 09:39 Amichai Chikli, Israeli minister of diaspora affairs, claims Turkey, Syria and Qatar forming a new 'Muslim Brotherhood axis' Amichai Chikli (R) sits beside Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, as he attends a conference on antisemitism that he organised in Jerusalem on 27 March 2025 (AFP) Off An Israeli minister from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party said that Turkey and Syria are "far more concerning than Iran," claiming that the

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