Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan made statements to The National newspaper following the 2026 NATO summit, in which he addressed the Strait of Hormuz crisis and the relationship with Israel.

Fidan said: “I think there is a lack of communication and a misunderstanding between the two parties about how to implement freedom of transit in the strait,” noting that his phone call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi gave him a deeper understanding of the roots of the problem.

He stressed Fidan stressed that the solution lies in reducing tension in the region, stressing that the two parties actually want to move forward towards a truce and peace agreement, warning at the same time that “the margin of error always exists, and extreme caution must be exercised due to the possibilities of miscommunication or provocations and revenge operations.”

In his most prominent statements, Fidan said: “Netanyahu’s policies and government are not a problem for us only. His policies and government are a burden on Israel itself, a burden on the region, and a burden and threat to security.” “International.”

When asked whether the recent statements might lead to an open clash between Turkey and Israel, Fidan replied: “There is no reason that would lead to an open clash.”

Fidan indicated that European leaders have begun to realize the threat posed by Israel, but theyThey have not yet decided how to deal with this issue, warning that any attempts to obstruct progress in Syria may change this scene. He added: "We are not sure that Israel wants to see a stable, strong, prosperous Syria in the process of transformation."