‘Jews not allowed’: As Erdogan praises Hamas, antisemitism rises on the ground in Turkey
Erdogan, who had warmed to Israel in recent years, has regularly met with leaders of Hamas, which is considered a terrorist organization.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament from his ruling AK Party (AKP) during a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Turkey, October 25, 2023. (photo credit: MURAT CETINMUHURDAR/PPO/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)ByDAVID I. KLEIN/JTA, MATT HANSON/JTA