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,

Analysts say Ankara's sympathy for Palestinians doesn't extend to regional foe Iran and its Shiite allies, largely due to their support for Syria's Assad

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by an Israeli airstrike was a "war crime" and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon.

Despite being a fierce critic of Israel, Ankara takes a measured response to strikes against the Shiite group.