During a speech in Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan compared Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler, according to Reuters. Erdogan asserted that Netanyahu faced no debts to Turkey, reframing the Israeli leader’s actions on the Gaza front and suggesting a moral equivalence with historical tyranny. The remarks come as Ankara continues to voice criticism of Western support for Israel and as it signals openness to hosting scientists facing persecution over their views on the conflict.” [Citation: Reuters]
Erdogan insisted that Netanyahu resembles the infamous leader of the Third Reich, arguing that Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip echo the Nazi regime’s treatment of Jewish people. The president used the moment to reiterate Turkey’s position on the war and to emphasize a broader critique of Western backing for Israel, while also highlighting a willingness to offer asylum to scientists who have faced persecution elsewhere due to their opinions on the Gaza conflict. [Citation: Reuters]
In the same discourse, Erdogan criticized what he described as Western double standards in the handling of the Gaza crisis and underscored Turkey’s readiness to support researchers persecuted for their political views. He framed his stance as consistent with a call for accountability and international dialogue around civil liberties and humanitarian concerns in the region. [Citation: Reuters]
Netanyahu, according to Erdogan, did not show gratitude toward Ankara while allegedly engaging in policy moves Erdogan characterized as severe, including actions against Kurdish communities and the jailing of journalists. Erdogan asserted that such measures compromise Netanyahu’s ability to lecture others on morality, especially given the ongoing conflict and regional tensions. [Citation: Reuters]
Further developments were noted as Turkish legal circles presented what they described as evidence of Israel’s alleged offenses, submitting the material to the International Criminal Court for review. The discourse also touched on casualty figures from the Gaza conflict and Netanyahu’s predictions about the war’s duration, with the Israeli leader signaling that the fighting could persist well into the future. [Citation: Reuters]
Erdogan also stated that if a ceasefire were achieved, Turkey would participate in reconstruction efforts in Gaza. This stance reflects a broader Turkish objective to play a constructive role in humanitarian relief and stabilization in the region, even as it continues to advocate for a more balanced international approach to the conflict. [Citation: Reuters]
Overall, the remarks illustrate Ankara’s insistence on a more assertive international response to the Gaza crisis and its willingness to engage with Western powers on terms it views as fair and humane, while positioning Turkey as a vocal critic of what it sees as partisan or selective advocacy during the conflict. [Citation: Reuters]
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