Turkey is quietly building a military empire on Israel's northern border — and Israel just struck first. A NATO ally may now be the most dangerous force in the region — more dangerous than Iran.

Recorded August 26, 2026.

On August 18, Israel struck a military airport in Idlib, Syria — targeting logistics infrastructure being prepared for Turkish military deployment. It wasn't just about one airstrip. It was a message about where the real threat to Israel's security now comes from.

In this strategic briefing, Itay Medina, Head of the IDSF Security Policy Institute, breaks down why Israel is treating Turkey's expansion in Syria as a direct strategic challenge — and why the Turkey–Qatar axis may pose a greater long-term danger than Iran or the Sunni radical waves combined.

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