Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): Turkish Defense Minister Yashar Güler said in an interview with Turkish TV100 channel: We have witnessed two world wars. Do you remember how these wars started? For very small reasons. For this reason, this issue does not require a major event to occur in order for World War III to occur.
He added: We do not want this war to happen, but we must always be ready. We are fully responsible for the security of the Republic of Türkiye and evaluate all possibilities.
In response to a question about whether Turkey is at risk of a direct attack by the Israeli occupation regime, Güler referred to the previous words of Turkish President Recep Erdogan, in which he called for the strengthening of the domestic front to face Israel's threats against Turkey.
The Minister of Defense of Türkiye said: If our president had not seen such a danger, would he have said such a thing? Naturally, Israel may launch an attack.
In response to Israel's attacks in the region, Güler said: Although there are some people who lack understanding (referring to the Turkish opposition) and cannot see the danger approaching our country, we see the danger and all We take precautions.
He said: Turkey's conditions include the complete destruction of terrorist groups (referring to the Kurdish People's Protection Units "YPG") and guaranteeing the safe and voluntary return of Syrian refugees.
Türkiye's defense minister said that the country will not abandon its national security and will not allow the creation of a terrorist corridor on its southern borders.
Güler said: The withdrawal of our forces depends on the realization of these goals and in coordination with the effective parties in the Syrian crisis.
He also stated that he believes that Donald Trump will withdraw his country's forces from Syria during his new presidency.
Türkiye's Defense Minister said: Trump issued three orders to withdraw American forces from Syria during his first presidential term.
He stated that he predicts that Trump will focus on this issue in his new term and withdraw American forces from Syria.