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Erdogan Calls for Islamic Alliance Against Israel, Raising NATO Questions

Sep 7, 2024, 04:34 PM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for an alliance of Islamic countries to counter what he describes as the 'growing threat of expansionism' from Israel. Erdogan's statements include accusations that Israel plans to occupy the West Bank and expand its territory into Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey. He further characterized Israel's actions as state terrorism and irredentism. Erdogan also claimed that Hamas protects Turkey and the Muslims. This call for unity among Muslim nations follows the death of a Turkish-American protester in the West Bank. Erdogan's remarks have raised questions about Turkey's role in NATO.