Netanyahu Sets the Stage for War With Turkey at the U.N. (Jimmy Dore)

Jimmy and retired U.S. Army Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson examine escalating tensions between Israel and Turkey, focusing on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criticism of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and comments by convicted spy Jonathan Pollard predicting a possible future war involving Turkey. The two argue that Netanyahu’s accusations against Erdoğan are hypocritical and claim that Israel’s objectives include expanding its influence in Syria and pursuing a broader “Greater Israel” vision.

Jimmy and Wilkerson also consider Turkey’s NATO membership, the potential consequences of a conflict between Turkey and Israel, Turkey’s security relationship with Pakistan, and Pakistan’s status as a nuclear-armed state. The segment concludes with speculation about reported U.S. efforts to strengthen ties with Erdoğan through potential F-35 sales, with the two debating whether military cooperation could prevent a future Turkish-Israeli confrontation.



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, October 6, 2026.]