In response to the lowered flag, Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz made an order to summon Turkey's deputy ambassador to Israel for a "stern reprimand" and slammed the representatives.
President Erdogan's Turkey is straining NATO with threats against Israel and aggressive policies. As tensions rise, NATO must take decisive action to address this destabilizing behavior.
Dr. Alon Liel predicts Erdogan will indirectly support Palestinians through aid and smuggling, not direct military action against Israel.
“Just as Hitler, who committed genocide, met his end - so Netanyahu, who committed genocide, will meet his end,” the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
Airlines cancel flights to Israel, Lebanon | fmr. US army chief says Hezbollah is 'taunting' Israel
Following Erdogan's remarks, Israeli and Dutch politicians criticized him on social media, with some calling for NATO action and condemnation.
Erdogan’s threats come amid a dramatic flare up in the nine-month cross-border war between the IDF and Hezbollah.
After a 7-year-old was harassed by a Syrian refugee, a mob set fire to Syrian-owned businesses, overturned cars, and demanded the expulsion of refugees.
In addition to the wolf salute, anti-Israel chants such as 'Free Palestine' were also heard, and some of the Turks were even arrested.
Political tensions and hostilities don't allow airport and aviation authorities the right to ignore their international duties.
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