News

Israel slams Turkey’s Erdogan for trying to ‘defend’ Hamas

Turkey's Erdogan threatens to invade Israel
Source: Video Screenshot

Israel on Wednesday slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after he described Palestinian militant group and Gaza rulers Hamas as “liberators” fighting for their own land.

“The Turkish president’s attempt to defend the terrorist organisation and his inciting words will not change the horrors that the whole world has seen,” the Israeli foreign ministry said in a statement more than two weeks after deadly attacks on Israel’s south that spiralled into war.

About the author

AFP

Agence France-Presse (AFP) is a French international news agency headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1835 as Havas, it is the world's oldest news agency.

Add Comment

Click here to post a comment