In a series of statements that have escalated tensions, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has openly supported Hamas, denying its classification as a terrorist organization, and compared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his administration to fascist leaders like Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin, accusing them of committing massacres against Palestinians and acting like 'today's Nazis'. Erdogan's remarks drew a sharp rebuke from Netanyahu, who defended Israel's adherence to international law and the laws of war, criticizing Erdogan for supporting the 'mass murderers and rapists of Hamas', denying the Armenian Holocaust, committing atrocities against Kurds, and disappearing regime opponents in Turkey. The exchange of fiery rhetoric comes amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations, with Hamas leader Hussam Badran accusing Israel of obstructing a ceasefire agreement and Netanyahu being labeled a terrorist by both Badran and Erdogan. Erdogan's statements have caused a cancellation of a planned trip to Israel and sparked discussions on Turkey's stance within NATO.
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
Turkey is a member of NATO: Turkey's Erdogan says Hamas is not terrorist organization, cancels trip to Israel. https://t.co/zqv5TQ80qc
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
🇹🇷 In another bout of fiery remarks, Turkish President Erdogan compares Netanyahu to fascist leaders and Israel akin to a war criminal state. https://t.co/5n7agFyAp6
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, >
Prime Minister Benjamin @Netanyahu: "Israel, which upholds the laws of armed conflict, will take no moral lectures from @RTErdogan, who supports the murderers and rapists of the Hamas terror organization, denies the Armenian Holocaust, massacred Kurds in his own country, and…
Netanyahu: "Israel that adheres to the laws of war will not accept moral preaching from Erdogan, who supports murderers and rapists of the terrorist organization Hamas, denies the Armenian Holocaust, massacres Kurds in his own country and murders regime opponents and…
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
BREAKING: TURKISH PRESIDENT ERDOGAN OFFICIAL STATEMENT “Hamas is not a terrorist organization, but rather a resistance, and we stand firmly behind them and in constant contact with its leaders Netanyahu's government continues to commit more massacres against the Palestinian… https://t.co/oLzrBkeG37
BREAKING: HAMAS LEADER OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON CEASEFIRE NEGOTIATIONS Hussam Badran: “The "israeli" occupation is obstructing the achievement of a real and practical ceasefire agreement. Netanyahu is a terrorist targeting children and women, destroying hospitals, and hindering… https://t.co/ydPO0DbLjw