Erdogan
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is the president of Turkey and was previously its prime minister. He has led the country since 2003, first as prime minister and then as president.
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Aug 22, 2026
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Turkey's attempts to establish a military presence in Syria have triggered Israeli strikes and heightened regional tensions, with accusations that Netanyahu is using this for political gain.
Yesh Atid sees Erdogan's expansionism as a genuine threat, but believes the government's response is erratic and driven by domestic politics rather than a strategic plan.