Two days after Israeli and Turkish officials held direct talks in Azerbaijan aimed at easing tensions between the countries—particularly amid a growing power struggle in Syria—Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan continued to level sharp accusations and threats against Israel.
In a speech Friday afternoon at a diplomatic conference in Antalya, Erdogan again labeled Israel a “terror state,” accusing it of trying to “sabotage the revolution” that overthrew the Assad regime in Syria and of sowing sectarian division there. He warned: “Anyone who seeks to bring pain again to the Syrian people must be ready to pay the price.”
Erdogan also claimed that “Israel has become a problematic state that poses a direct threat to regional stability, especially through its attacks on Lebanon and Syria.” He declared, “We will not allow anyone to undermine Syria’s security and stability. Syria’s security is our security.”
Erdogan also condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza. Referring to reports of an Israeli strike that killed civilians in Khan Younis earlier in the day, he said: “Just this morning, ten people, including seven children from the same family, became martyrs in Khan Younis. If this isn’t barbarism, what is?”
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In a speech Friday afternoon at a diplomatic conference in Antalya, Erdogan again labeled Israel a “terror state,” accusing it of trying to “sabotage the revolution” that overthrew the Assad regime in Syria and of sowing sectarian division there. He warned: “Anyone who seeks to bring pain again to the Syrian people must be ready to pay the price.”
Erdogan also claimed that “Israel has become a problematic state that poses a direct threat to regional stability, especially through its attacks on Lebanon and Syria.” He declared, “We will not allow anyone to undermine Syria’s security and stability. Syria’s security is our security.”
Erdogan also condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza. Referring to reports of an Israeli strike that killed civilians in Khan Younis earlier in the day, he said: “Just this morning, ten people, including seven children from the same family, became martyrs in Khan Younis. If this isn’t barbarism, what is?”
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Erdogan calls Israel a 'terror state' despite de-escalation talks
Despite recent talks in Azerbaijan to ease tensions, Erdogan renews fierce criticism of Israel over Gaza and Syria, warning of consequences and accusing it of destabilizing the region and targeting civilians
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