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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and threatened to invade Israel. The development comes as high-stakes talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad failed to reach an agreement.
A file image of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan(AP)Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday (local time) threatened to invade Israel as scheduled negotiations between the US and Iran in Pakistan failed. Slamming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Erdogan called him a "Hitler" who's blinded by "blood and hatred."
According to Israel Hayom, Erdogan said that if negotiations aren't taking place between Washington and Tehran, Ankara would "show Israel its place." At a political event in Turkiye, he said, "On the day of the ceasefire, Israel killed hundreds of innocent Lebanese people. Netanyahu is blinded by blood and hatred. Had Pakistan not been mediating in the war between the US and Iran, we would have shown Israel its place," Erdogan said in a speech at a political event in Turkey."
He went on to say, "Just as we entered Libya and Karabakh, we can enter Israel. There is no reason not to do it. It will require strength and unity."
Netanyahu slams Erdogan
His remarks came a day after Benjamin Netanyahu levelled criticism at the Turkish President, adding that he was persecuting Kurds in the eastern part of the country. In a post on X, Netanyahu wrote, "Israel under my leadership will continue to fight Iran’s terror regime and its proxies, unlike Erdogan, who accommodates them and massacres his own Kurdish citizens."
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz also levelled allegations against Turkiye, accusing it of antisemitism and sham trials against Israeli political and military leadership.
Turkiye hits back
In a strongly worded criticism, Turkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs described Netanyahu as the "Hitler" of our time because of the crimes he has committed. It added that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has also issued an arrest warrant against Netanyahu on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The statement added, "Under Netanyahu's administration, Israel is facing proceedings before the International Court of Justice on charges of genocide. Netanyahu's current objective is to undermine ongoing peace negotiations and continue his expansionist policies in the region. Failing this, he risks being tried in his own country and is likely to be sentenced to imprisonment.
The fact that our President has been targeted by Israeli officials with baseless, brazen, and false allegations is a result of the discomfort caused by the truths we have consistently voiced on every platform."
Turkiye's Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus also hit out at Netanyahu, calling him "the ringleader terrorist of the 21st century."
US-Iran peace talks failed
The development comes as the peace talks between the US and Iranian delegations, held in Pakistan's Islamabad, failed. The talks, which were held on 10 April, nearly three days after a two-week ceasefire was announced, continued for over 21 hours. However, no agreement was reached. Both the Iranian and the US delegations, led by Vice President JD Vance, blamed each other for failed negotiations, with reports adding that the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's nuclear program remained the bone of contention.
What remains to be seen if the two sides will come together again for another round of negotiations while a ceasefire is in place, and whether Israel will stop attacking Lebanon to ensure that a ceasefire agreement between Tehran and Washington stays in place.
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Swati Gandhi is a digital journalist with over four years of experience, specialising in international and geopolitical issues. Her work focuses on foreign policy, global power shifts, and the political and economic forces shaping international relations, with a particular emphasis on how global developments affect India. She approaches journalism with a strong belief in context-driven reporting, aiming to break down complex global events into clear, accessible narratives for a wide readership.<br><br> Previously, Swati has worked at Business Standard, where she covered a range of beats including national affairs, politics, and business. This diverse newsroom experience helped her build a strong grounding in reporting, while also strengthening her ability to work across both breaking news and in-depth explanatory stories. Covering multiple beats early in her career has helped her be informed about her current work, allowing her to connect domestic developments with wider international trends.<br><br> At Live Mint, she focuses on international and geopolitical issues through a business and economic lens, examining how global political developments, foreign policy decisions, and power shifts impact markets, industries, and India’s strategic and economic interests.<br><br> She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English (Honours) from the University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Her academic training has shaped her emphasis on precision, analytical rigour, and clarity in writing. Her interests include global political economy and the intersection of geopolitics with business.<br><br> Outside work, Swati focuses on exploring her passion and love for food. From fancy cafes to street spots, Swati explores food like a true foodie.
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