U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack stated that Israel and Türkiye are too intelligent to engage in a genuine conflict, characterizing recent tensions as political rhetoric. He recalled a past period of positive relations and trade between the two nations.

Barrack expressed concern about the potential for an unintended accident, referencing a past Israeli incursion near Türkiye and the possibility of a Russian incident, which could escalate tensions.