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Erdogan Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza, Claims Netanyahu Seeks Turkish Lands

Oct 7, 2024, 01:30 PM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued strong statements against Israel, accusing it of committing genocide in Gaza and vowing that Israel will pay a price for its actions. Erdogan's comments come on the first anniversary of the war in response to the October 7 attack by Hamas. He warned that Turkey could be the next target after Israel's wars on Gaza and Lebanon, asserting that Turkey will continue to stand against Israel. Erdogan also called for global action against Israel, likening Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Hitler and condemning the violence in Gaza, Palestine, and Lebanon as a loss for humanity. A year ago, Turkey and Israel were discussing a pipeline to sell Israeli gas, but Erdogan now claims Netanyahu seeks Turkish lands to annex.