Erdogan Accuses Israel of Pursuing Ideological Agenda Beyond Security in Attacks on Gaza, Yemen, Lebanon, and Iran
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sharply criticized Israel's military operations across the Middle East, asserting that the strikes on Gaza, followed by Yemen, Lebanon, and most recently Iran, are driven by more than just security concerns. Speaking on Tuesday at an iftar event at the presidential complex in Ankara, Erdogan described Israel's leadership as influenced by “a network that has gained power and sees itself as superior to others,” which he said is “gradually dragging the region toward a disaster.” “We all know that the attacks targeting Gaza first, then Yemen and Lebanon, and most recently Iran, are not solely motivated by security concerns,” Erdogan stated. He added that it is “no coincidence” that these actions coincide with the promotion of “absurd notions” such as the “delusion of ‘promised lands’” and apocalyptic scenarios. The remarks come amid an escalation that began with prolonged Israeli operations in Gaza since October 2023, followed by actions...