What levers can Turkey use against Israel if their war of words escalates?

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Turkey has initiated legal proceedings against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 34 others for a past flotilla attack, prompting Netanyahu to accuse Turkish President Erdogan of massacring Kurds. These escalating verbal exchanges and legal actions have raised concerns about a potential collision course between the two nations.

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The war of words between Turkey and Israel has intensified in recent weeks, exposing a deepening rift between the two regional powers. The latest round of hostiles began when the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's office filed charges against 35 individuals, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for last year's attack against the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.

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