They fought in Korea with us and the UN and handed the British their butts at Gallipoli. A bad mistake anyone could make would be to underestimate Turkish military capabilities. They’re some tough hombres.
The Ottomans defended Gallipoli then lost their empire and the would be Sultan ended up retiring from the NY Public Library.
What are the Turks going to do? March through Syria or Iraq. Or better yet attack with its Navy?
It took toughness in the days of Calvary but it takes technical knowledge in the 21st Century.
Ergodan has purged the military of its most capable secular officers.
Thanks for the mention. I realize Turkey is a capable military concern. Israel would certainly be biting off a lot there. Turkey would be running an internationally recognized blockade though. It would be the offending party.