Israel has firmly rejected the possibility of Turkish soldiers being deployed to Gaza as part of any international force replacing Israeli troops. Officials cited strained relations with Turkey, which worsened during the war as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of genocide and issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. Israeli leaders, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, have publicly dismissed Turkey's involvement, referencing recent diplomatic tensions and Erdogan's support for Hamas. While Turkey remains a close ally of the United States and played a role in brokering a ceasefire, Israel insists that Turkish boots will not be on the ground in Gaza, despite ongoing international discussions about the territory's future security.