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Erdogan's Hamas-Supporting Threats to Israel Spark Calls for Turkey's Expulsion from NATO

Jul 28, 2024, 08:36 PM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has recently threatened to invade Israel, drawing widespread condemnation from Israeli officials and international observers. Erdogan's rhetoric has been characterized as supportive of Hamas, with Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz and other prominent figures calling for strong condemnation from NATO allies. The threats have sparked a debate about Turkey's membership in NATO, with some voices arguing for its expulsion due to Erdogan's aggressive stance and support for Hamas. This follows his usual rhetoric supporting the October 7 massacre and comes a day after the Hezbollah massacre in Majdal Shams. Geert Wilders has also criticized Erdogan, calling for Turkey's expulsion from NATO. The Israeli response has highlighted the need for NATO members to address Erdogan's actions and reassess Turkey's role within the alliance.