Kurtulmuş: Israel is Afraid of Peace Between the US and Iran

Ankara's Reaction to the De-escalation Process between Tehran and Washington

Numan Kurtulmuş, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (TBMM), during a joint press conference with his Norwegian counterpart in Ankara, made sharp remarks against Israel's regional policies. Referring to the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States taking place in Geneva and Doha, he emphasized that Ankara fully supports this diplomatic process [1]. Kurtulmuş stated that achieving a lasting peace between Tehran and Washington is vital not only for regional security but also for global stability.

In his remarks, he noted that Israel is clearly concerned about the possibility of ending tensions between Iran and the US. According to the Speaker of the Turkish Parliament, Israel feeds on instability in the region and views peace between regional and global powers as a threat to its expansionist strategies [3].

Warning Against Israeli Provocative Actions

Kurtulmuş strongly criticized Israel's recent attacks on Lebanese and Syrian territory, calling these actions a clear violation of international law. He warned that in the midst of sensitive peace negotiations, the international community must remain vigilant against "Israeli provocations" [2]. The Speaker of the Turkish Parliament believes that Tel Aviv may resort to broader military operations or sabotage to block the path of diplomacy and prevent the finalization of an agreement between Iran and the Trump administration.

Intelligence reports indicate that Israeli security officials have expressed disappointment that their interests were not sufficiently considered in the new draft agreement [4]. Meanwhile, internal polls in Israel show that a majority of the public opposes the current agreement, which has increased pressure on the Netanyahu government for harsher reactions.

The Necessity of Stability and a Two-State Solution in the Region

Another part of Kurtulmuş's speech was dedicated to the Palestinian issue. He reaffirmed Turkey's firm position on the necessity of establishing an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. He praised Norway's action in recognizing the State of Palestine and described it as an important step toward justice [3].

Kurtulmuş concluded by emphasizing that the Middle East needs calm more than ever and that Turkey will not allow actors like Israel to destroy peace opportunities by creating "artificial turbulence." He called on all parties involved in the Geneva negotiations to pave the way for ending decades of hostility by adhering to their commitments [1][2].