I'd just like to add, for the benefit of those who don't know, that Israel already takes part in many other European things, like sports (Euro Cup) and the European Song Contest (Eurovision).
They were accepted by European sport federations a long time ago, usually because Middle-Eastern federations refused to accept them either on ideological or security reasons. It's usually not a big deal, they're crap at everything except basketball, as far as I know.
Except for Hapoel Tel Aviv, which is my team! So treat with respect! :)
Seriously though, of the "Major Sports", Israel is only good at basketball with Macabi Tel Aviv. But there are other niche sports we're ok at, like Judo or others.
Both examples apply to Turkey also, sports and Eurovision. The problem is when we talk about EU membership. Turkey has some countries which are usually against them entering.
I'd just like to add, for the benefit of those who don't know, that Israel already takes part in many other European things, like sports (Euro Cup) and the European Song Contest (Eurovision).