Should Nato members have to respect one anothers alliances?

[MrBubbles]

menx64 said:

Joelcool7 said:

MrBubbles said:
if turkey is attacked then it doesnt matter if nato members agree or not, we are bound to defend them. either we withdraw from the agreements or defend them.

if turkey however goes and commits illegal acts like trying to breach the blockade on gaza however....then they are on their own.

Well Turkey has stated they would send battleships escorting ships through the blockade. Breaching that blockade would be an obvious provocation and an act of war. I think such a threat should be dealt with by Nato before Turkey does something stupid.

Israel isn't about to attack Turkey, in fact they don't even fight back verbally. Everything I have read has been about spilled milk and how its one indifference and Israel fully intends to mend things. Its Turkey that is taking hostile action.

Everyone is right Turkey has been a Nato member a very long time. Its also a more influential ally when it comes to middle eastern affairs and defense against possible hostile action from Russia. However Israel and the US/UK also have a very long relationship and have signed many alliances.

If Turkey did attack Israel I can't see America and UK just standing idly by. They would either have to take immediate action to break up the fight or they'd have to take sides. If any of the Nato countries took sides they would be back stabbing one of their allies, the question is which one.

I'd hate to see what military action by Turkey would do to Nato members legitimacy on the world stage. Back stabbing allies would be very dangerous for the alliance's reputation!

   They are only protecting their people... After all, some of their people were killed for trying to help the palestinians...

there is plenty of aid sent and none of it goes across the water...go figure.  what turkey wants to do is help people violate international law.