"Ma'ariv": Turkey's inclusion in the Gaza reconstruction plan raises concerns for Israel.

The Hebrew newspaper "Maariv" published an article warning about the rapprochement of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan with the occupying state, considering that: "This rapprochement should raise concern in Tel Aviv."

The newspaper clarified that: "Those who dream that the end of the war will end the story with Hamas, and that the twenty-point initiative presented by U.S. President Donald Trump to solve what he called (the Gaza syndrome) will bring a new dawn to the region, can continue to dream."

Maariv pointed out that: "Incorporating Turkey into the plan to solve the Gaza crisis raises fears in Israel," stating that "Erdoğan is indeed favored by Trump and has significant influence over Hamas, but from Israel's perspective, the introduction of a Turkish foot in Gaza, just meters from the borders of the State of Israel, is a cause for concern."

It added that: "This 'Turkish integration' in solving what he called the Gaza syndrome 'will bring us back to the days of the Turkish invasion'," referring to the Ottoman rule of Palestine that lasted for 400 years.

It emphasized that solidifying Turkey's presence on Israel's borders "requires sounding the alarm," justifying this by stating that Ankara is known for its support of Hamas and has maintained close relations with it for years, with some of its leaders residing in Turkey and receiving support and assistance at all levels.

According to the article, Turkey's participation in the reconstruction of Gaza and managing its affairs "will allow Hamas to maintain its political and military strength, and its status as the absolute ruler of the sector," which will lead to "the exacerbation of the historical competition between Turkey and Egypt, and may negatively affect Israeli-Egyptian relations, especially in areas of military and security cooperation."

The newspaper viewed that: "Turkey, as a key player in the reconstruction of Gaza and organizing life there, will exploit this to enhance its influence in the sector," adding that: "This will ultimately turn Gaza into a Turkish sphere of influence, which could destabilize the region."

The article indicated that Ankara "has the ability to rehabilitate Gaza quickly and efficiently thanks to its expertise in supplies and humanitarian aid, and the massive construction and development companies it owns, enabling it to implement large-scale reconstruction projects and acquire most of them."

The article also noted that: "Turkey will seek to expand its influence by building an airport and a seaport to serve the residents of Gaza, which will provide thousands of job opportunities and grant it unprecedented influence in the sector," adding that: "This influence will intersect with Qatari support in Gaza as part of the reconstruction plan, which will strengthen Hamas and represent a strategic breakthrough for Turkey just minutes from the borders of Israel."

The writer questioned at the end of his article in "Maariv" whether these developments "oblige Israel to strongly oppose Turkey's participation in the plan," noting that "so far, after more than two weeks since Trump presented the plan, no reservations or opposition have been heard from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Erdoğan and Turkey's cooperation, even though he knows the facts presented better than anyone else."