Turkey's military expansion is becoming a growing threat to Israel

Return of the Empire: Why Erdogan Wants to Resurrect the Ottoman State

Much has been written about the immediate reasons behind Turkish president Recep Erdogan’s move to change the character of Hagia Sophia from a museum back to a mosque. While factors such as Erdogan’s search for populist moves to shore up his declining popularity brought about by economic incompetence, the precipitous fall of the lira, increasing […]

Turkey's military expansion is becoming a growing threat to Israel

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's call for Allah to "bring destruction upon Zionist Israel," underscores that a direct military clash is inevitable.

Erdogan's verbal attack on Israel resulted in a sharp reaction from Israel's foreign ministers. He calls the Turkish president a "dictator" and "anti-Semitic." Israel's and Turkey's diplomatic relations are at a low point.

Major NATO Ally Openly Calls For the Destruction of Israel

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan openly called for Israel’s destruction during a religious service in Istanbul, further straining relations with Israel and raising questions about Turkey’s role in NATO. Key Facts: On Sunday, Erdoğan said, “May Allah…destroy and devastate Zionist Israel” during Eid al-Fitr prayers at Çamlıca Mosque in Istanbul. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called Erdoğan an antisemite and a danger to the region. …

"May my God bring destruction and misery over Zionist Israel," says the Turkish President. A sharp answer comes from Israel. Palestinian civilians are to flee Rafah.

Downing Street condemns Erdogan’s call to ‘destroy’ Israel - The Jewish Chronicle

Israel’s foreign minister labelled the Turkish president an ‘antisemitic dictator’