President Trump went to Turkey to meet Erdogan. Before that meeting, he should understand what Israel is facing.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Turkey under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has become one of Israel’s greatest strategic threats. Turkey is a jihadi Muslim Brotherhood led country, while remaining a key member of NATO. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has even called for international sanctions against Israel.

As jihadi Iran’s influence has been weakened, the Sunni jihadist threat led by Erdogan’s Turkey is becoming increasingly dangerous. Israel cannot afford to believe the war is over. The Middle East respects strength, not weakness. History has shown that withdrawals, concessions, and failed peace processes have only encouraged more terrorism and violence.

For lasting security, Israel must maintain control over liberated territory, eliminate terrorist threats, and build a permanent future with Jewish communities rooted in strength, deterrence, and Jewish sovereignty. Peace comes through victory, not illusions.

Watch this analysis on why President Trump should understand Turkey’s growing threat, and why Israel’s strategy today will shape the future of the entire free world.