Briefing: Turkish media see Ankara as Israel's 'next' target after Iran weakened
Middle East,Israel,Iran,Turkey,Recep Tayyip Erdogan,Saudi Arabia,Syria,Gaza,Muslims,Islam,World
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Turkish media outlets and pundits have increasingly discussed the prospect of Turkey being Israel's "next target" amid ongoing US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Several pundits pointed to remarks from Israeli and US figures to justify these claims
"Israel needs a constant external threat to maintain internal unity and stay afloat. If Iran is no longer a threat, a new enemy is needed. And that enemy is us," one commentator said
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