What levers can Turkey use against Israel if their war of words escalates?

What levers can Turkey use against Israel if their war of words escalates? Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Sat, 04/25/2026 - 11:30 Ankara could hinder the flow of Azeri oil and restrict access to its airspace Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a meeting in New York, on 20 September 2023 (Handout/Turkish Presidency Press Office/AFP) Off The war of words between Turkey and Israel has intensified in recent weeks, exposing a deepening rift between the two regional powers. The latest round of hostiles began when the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's office filed charges against 35 individuals, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for last year's attack against the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.