Israel is increasingly worried about Turkey’s policies in Syria and its expanding influence in the Middle East. A significant council meeting took place among Israeli defense ministers and military leaders to discuss these issues, marking a first at this level. Turkey’s aspirations, under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, have raised alarms, potentially presenting a greater threat to Israel’s security than Iran. This discussion is positioned against the backdrop of Turkey’s support for extremist groups and its ambitions to establish itself as an energy hub in the region.