In a series of heated exchanges, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan likened Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his administration to historical figures such as Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin, accusing them of committing crimes against humanity in Gaza and labeling them "like today's Nazis". Netanyahu responded by rejecting Erdogan's "absurd preachings about morality", emphasizing Israel's adherence to international law and condemning Erdogan's support for "the murderers & rapists of the Hamas terror organization", which Israel considers a terrorist organization. The dispute also touched on historical sensitivities, with Netanyahu's comments interpreted by some as a recognition of the Armenian genocide, a topic that has long been a point of contention between Israel and Turkey. The controversy has sparked a broader discussion on the recognition of historical atrocities and the current geopolitical tensions between the two nations. Erdogan's stance that "Hamas is not a terrorist organization" and his declaration of firm support for Hamas leaders further escalated tensions. Critics have pointed out Erdogan's human rights record, with Freedom House rating Turkey's human rights at 32 out of 100, indicating it as "not free", and many regard Erdogan as a "terrorist supporter".
Interesting take given that Israel doesn't recognise the Armenian genocide and currently supports Azerbaijan in its efforts to ethnically cleanse Armenians. https://t.co/3b3gIIUgMY
Turkish President Erdogan made headlines yet again by calling Netanyahu's administration Nazis. You can critique Netanyahu and this war, Israelis are doing it daily. But minimizing the Holocaust by comparing it to the Jewish nation fighting a defensive war against a murderous… https://t.co/gtdpbeakdC
Erdogan may not regard Hamas as terrorists but everyone regards Erdogan as a terrorist supporter.
Bibi just recognised the Armenian genocide. https://t.co/IDMjMhTppF
Turkish dictator Erdogan says Turkey ‘firmly backs’ Hamas leaders - In 2022, Freedom House rated Turkey's human rights at 32 out of 100 = not free. https://t.co/CvU9bgCjjg
Turkey Drops Bombshell Statement: Hamas is not a Terrorist Organisation | Erdogan calls Netanyahu "Hitler, Stalin" https://t.co/H0KvXq7v3j
Did Israel just officially recognize the Armenian Genocide? or… just Hypocrisy? https://t.co/1afotQoXr0
Turkey President: “We firmly stand behind the Hxmas leaders” Via @TimesofIsrael https://t.co/Ffdxt5IImj
Turkey is a member of NATO: Turkey's Erdogan says Hamas is not terrorist organization, cancels trip to Israel. https://t.co/zqv5TQ80qc
Turkish President Erdogan today publicly responded to accusations of inaction and submission to Israel and the United States: The country that supports the Palestinian cause at the highest level - at the level of the state and the people, is undoubtedly Turkey! Anyone who… https://t.co/MWEZfnD1a3
Muslims of the Ottoman Empire (the old Turkey) committed a genocide of Christian Armenians. This is not discussed often enough. I am glad Netanyahu called out Turkey on its active concealment of the atrocities committed by his people. https://t.co/Gljh569atu
Ummmm. Shamefully Netanyahu's Israel does not recognize the existence of the Armenian genocide. https://t.co/tr8kW5rMIn
Ummmm. Shamefully Netanyahu's Israel does not recognize the existence of the Armenian holocaust. https://t.co/tr8kW5rMIn
If Netanyahu can recognize the Armenian Genocide here, let’s finally make it official in the state of Israel. https://t.co/Zuer9wx6a3
Netanyahu recognises the Armenian Genocide, perhaps unknowingly… https://t.co/awFZy0Slud
Minister Gantz: "Erdoğan's standing behind Hamas makes him a supporter of crimes against humanity. Israel will continue to adhere to international law even in the war against those who have proven that they have no human image." https://t.co/jECj4MhQx2
Eylon Levy criticizing Turkey for not recognizing the Armenian genocide a century ago while Israel is currently trying to ethnically cleanse the Armenian quarter and supplied the weapons for the cleansing of Armenians from Nogorno-Karaback. Balls. https://t.co/YviGla8GkU
PM @Netanyahu: "Israel, which upholds the laws of armed conflict, will take no moral lectures from @RTErdogan, who supports the murderers & rapists of the Hamas terror organization, denies the Armenian genocide, massacred Kurds in his own country, and disappears regime opponents…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "Israel that adheres to international law rejects the absurd preachings about morality from Erdogan who supports the mass murderers and rapists of Hamas, >
Erdogan: “Netanyahu and his administration, with their crimes against humanity in Gaza, are writing their names next to Hitler, Mussolini and Stalin, like today’s Nazis” https://t.co/knx4V9jcJM