Turkish President Erdogan Says Turkey Will Declare Israel A ‘War Criminal’

 

 BNN: Turkey to Declare Israel a ‘War Criminal’, Erdogan Announces Amid Gaza Tensions 

In the heart of Istanbul, within a sea of pro-Palestine demonstrators, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey leveled an accusation of war crimes against Israel, promising to take its case before the world. This startling declaration came amid the escalating conflict in Gaza, as the death toll of Palestinian citizens continues to rise.  

Israel: A War Criminal? 

President Erdogan’s bold accusation came during a pro-Palestine rally in Istanbul, where he criticized Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip. He blamed Western nations for the escalating death toll, alleging their inaction enabled Israel’s incessant attacks. The Turkish president called for a just peace and accused Israel and its allies of fostering a crusade-like atmosphere, further escalating tensions in the region.  

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Update #1: Erdogan: Turkey to Introduce Israel to World as War Criminal (FARS News Agency)  

Update #2: Turkey to declare Israel a war criminal - Erdogan (TASS)  

WNU Editor: Israel has responded .... Israel withdraws diplomats from Turkey after ‘harsh’ rebuke from Erdogan (The Hill). More here .... Israel recalls diplomatic staff from Turkey after Erdogan slams Gaza 'massacre' (France 24). 

Even US politicians are commenting .... Lindsey Graham says Turkey becoming 'The Squad' of NATO after President Erdogan called Israel a 'war criminal' (FOX News).

Turkey And Israel Agree To Restore And Strengthen Defense Ties

Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz, left, and Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar address the media after their meeting in Ankara [Press Office of the Ministry of National Defence via AFP]  

Al-Monitor: Turkey, Israel agree to strengthen defense ties 

Israeli defense chief stressed stability in the Eastern Mediterranean during his landmark visit to Ankara amid lingering tensions between Turkey and Greece. 

Turkey and Israel agreed to enhance “formal defense ties” during Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz's Turkey visit, which he described as “historic.” 

Gantz met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Turkish counterpart, Hulusi Akar, during his official visit to Ankara today, marking the first of its kind since more than a decade and coming after the two countries decided to fully restore their diplomatic ties in August.  

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Turkey And Israel Agree To Restore And Strengthen Defense Ties 

Israel, Turkey Defence Ministers Agree to Thaw in Chilly Ties -- Reuters  

Gantz restores security ties with Turkey during visit -- Jerusalem Post  

Gantz meets Erdogan, Turkish counterpart: ‘Clear signal for positive developments’ -- Times of Israel  

Israel’s Benny Gantz relaunches defence ties with Turkey -- Al Jazeera  

Gantz visit will strengthen Türkiye-Israel ties: Akar -- Daily Sabah

Turkey Claims It Has Arrested 15 Mossad Spies

The 15 alleged Mossad spies arrested in Turkey, as revealed by Turkish media. (photo credit: Walla)  

Jerusalem Post: Turkey reveals photos of 15 alleged Mossad spies arrested 

The alleged Mossad spies were of Arab descent and were reportedly present to spy on Palestinians living in Turkey. 

Turkish media revealed the photos of 15 alleged Mossad spies arrested last week. 

The report on Monday identified a key figure among the spies as M.A.S., who reportedly studied at Konya University. 

The senior Mossad official described in the report was given the name A.Z., supposedly a Germany-based officer in charge of this alleged network.  

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More News On Turkish Claims That It Has Arrested 15 Mossd Spies 

Turkish media publishes photos of 15 men arrested as alleged Mossad spies -- Times of Israel  

Turkey releases photos of 15 detainees suspected of spying for Israel -- i24 News  

Turkish paper claims authorities arrested 15 alleged Mossad agents in country -- Times of Israel 

Turkey arrests 15 for links to Israeli spy agency -- Hurriyet Daily News  

15 spies for Israel's Mossad arrested, reports Turkish press -- Al-Monitor  

Turkey busts ‘Mossad espionage network’, arrests 15 men for spying on Palestinians & foreign students – reports -- RT

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Calls Israel A 'Terrorist' State

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a meeting of his ruling AK Party via video link in Ankara, Turkey March 4, 2021. (photo credit: PRESIDENTIAL PRESS OFFICE/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)  

Jerusalem Post: Turkey calls Israel 'terrorist' state, seeks to 'save Jerusalem' - analysis 

Accusing Israel of being a “cruel” and “terrorist” state is part of Ankara’s desire to use the tensions in Jerusalem to boost Turkey’s image. 

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called Israel a cruel “terrorist” state, as Turkish media called to “free al-Aqsa” in Jerusalem, just like he reconsecrated the historic Church of Hagia Sophia as a mosque last year. 

Writing in Turkish, Erdogan said he “invite[s] the whole world, especially the Islamic countries, to take effective action against Israel’s attacks on al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem and Palestinian homes.” 

Writing in Hebrew, Erdogan said he strongly condemned the “heinous attacks” in Jerusalem and that he would stand with his “Palestinian brothers.”  

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Update #1: Turkey's Erdogan calls Israel "terror state" over Palestinian clashes at Al-Aqsa (Reuters) Update #2: Turkey to mobilize int’l community against Israeli ‘terror’: Erdoğan (Daily Sabah)  

WNU Editor: I guess this is going to go nowhere .... After 3-year hiatus, Turkey invites Israeli minister to diplomatic conference (Times of Israel).