A heated exchange has erupted between Turkey and Israel following Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s threat of military intervention in Israel’s ongoing conflict in Gaza. Erdogan, in a speech, suggested Turkey could take action similar to its past interventions in Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz responded by comparing Erdogan to former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, implying that Erdogan could face a similar downfall.
In retaliation, Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs likened Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler, asserting that just as Hitler was held accountable, so too would Netanyahu be for actions against Palestinians.
Erdogan’s comments come amidst his ongoing strong rhetoric supporting Palestinian rights and criticizing Israel’s actions in Gaza. This exchange highlights the deepening tensions and potential for wider conflict, with Turkey positioning itself as a defender of Palestinians and Israel responding strongly to Erdogan’s threats.
