Israel in Iraq

""...Israeli companies also have extensive business interests in the Iraqi province." "Israel also seemingly went to great lengths to humiliate Turkey in the process, a reality that will surely not be forgotten in Ankara anytime soon.""A regional force in its own right that enjoys seemingly unconditional support from Washington, Israel has grown accustomed to dealing with weak and generally compliant neighbors that have allowed it to shape events in its environment to its advantage. Turkey now appears capable and intent to steadily challenge this status quo." " (thanks Mike)