Meir Ben-shabbat

Turkey's strengthening in Syria and strikes attributed to Israel increase fears of a direct confrontation. Experts warn: Israel must maintain deterrence – but also prevent deterioration with Ankara.

Former National Security Council head Meir Ben-Shabbat analyzes the new Middle East in an interview with "Maariv" and warns that one must not fall for illusions and promote agreements "that will not be worth the paper they are written on."