A Turkish diplomat said President Erdogan was attacking Israel due to "political considerations in the local elections in Turkey."
In another bout of fiery remarks, Turkish President Erdogan, who has refused to condemn Hamas's October 7 attacks, compares Netanyahu to fascist leaders and Israel akin to a war criminal state.
While Israel and Turkey have enjoyed historical ties, Erdogan's recent comments and support for Hamas have strained ties - an expert on Turkey unveils why.
Iran’s official line is that the visit by Raisi is about economic and commercial issues and the Palestinian issue is only a close second in the discussions.
Sanctions include the removal of Israel from Turkey's list of export destinations.
Erdogan also said that he is not losing hope for a lasting peace in the conflict adding that Hamas cannot be excluded from its potential solution.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has repeatedly denied that Hamas is a terrorist organization, calling Israel an "occupier."
Erdogan, who had warmed to Israel in recent years, has regularly met with leaders of Hamas, which is considered a terrorist organization.
Erdogan is intent on drawing closer to both Greece and Israel to ensure that Turkey is not disadvantaged by this thriving alliance, or perhaps to snatch an advantage by way of a bilateral deal.
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