Israel's onslaught against Hezbollah in Lebanon is reassuring for Turkey, which could seize the opportunity to strengthen its regional influence in the face of its rival Iran, analysts told AFP. Despite being one of Israel's fiercest critics,

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,