ISTANBUL -- Recent turmoil in the Middle East makes predicting what might happen next more than usually difficult. Just a few weeks ago, the U.S. followed Israeli airstrikes against Iran with its own, and then brokered a ceasefire between the two adversaries.
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Why Turkey holds the key to the Middle East's geopolitical future
Avoiding further conflict with Israel is crucial for regional stability
Turkey and Israel were once on friendly terms, but their relationship has steadily deteriorated. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has even compared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
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