Turkey supports the Palestinians and criticizes Israel while still observing distant relations with Iran. Turkish military involvement in the growing regional conflict is therefore unlikely, experts say.

In a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, Turkey is leveraging its unique position to quietly diminish Iranian power and cut into Israel’s foothold in West Asia

Turkey on Tuesday accused Israel of aiming to occupy Lebanon with its ground offensive. "The UN Security Council must uphold international law and take the necessary measures against this attack that aims the occupation [sic] of Lebanon,