Erdogan to Israel, Greece and Cyprus:
"No one should misinterpret our restrained stance as weakness. We will not sit in the stands and watch hostile moves aimed at encircling our country."
The collapse of the Turkish lira:
When Erdogan became president in 2014, $1 was worth about 2.16 Turkish lira.
Today, $1 is worth about 48 Turkish lira.
The lira has lost roughly 95% of its value against the dollar since Erdogan became president.
Erdogan-backed shipment of weaponized Land Cruisers delivered to Syrian forces.
Turkey has been supplying al-Sharaa with vehicles and training to rebuild the Syrian army.
Erdogan-backed shipment of weaponized Land Cruisers delivered to Syrian forces.
Turkish President Erdogan on the Mecca Alliance:
This alliance was established to ensure stability and security in our region.
We will continue on our path together with our brothers, growing stronger.
Erdogan: Turkey's push to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation does not mean a break from the West or any other bloc.
Putin, Erdogan and Lukashenko at the SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan.
PM Netanyahu:
“Look at what Israel’s enemies want. Erdoğan says: "Netanyahu must fall."
And in Hezbollah, Naim Qassem says: "Netanyahu must fall."
Why are they saying this? Because they understand that we will strike them; we will finish the job.
On the other hand, they understand that the alternative is a feeble, weak government.”
PM Netanyahu:
• Israel must act globally to prevent enemies from rebuilding and new rivals, including Turkey, from emerging.
• Israel still has unfinished missions in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria.
• New threats are emerging, including from Turkey under Erdogan.
Turkish President Erdogan on Israel and Syria:
We are not going to stop supporting our neighbors in getting back on their feet just because criminal networks with the blood of innocent people on their hands are disturbed by it.
The foreign policy of this country is determined solely and exclusively by the Turkish nation.
No actor other than the nation can dictate the course or set the limits of Turkey’s foreign policy.
Turkish President Erdogan on the Turkey-Saudi-Pakistan Mecca Agreement:
"The agreement enables us to take steps together against any aggression. Israel is the main catalyst of the current war. If anyone attacks Turkey, we will not run away."
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Turkey:
We hear Erdogan’s language. It cannot be ignored. But at the same time, I’m saying that we have no interest in escalation with Turkey.
We will always prefer to resolve situations through deconfliction and diplomatic messages.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz:
The IDF recommended multiple times to carry out the strike at the Abu al-Duhur airfield in Syria based on clear intelligence information received regarding Türkiye's intentions to conduct operations th...
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz:
The IDF recommended multiple times to carry out the strike at the Abu al-Duhur airfield in Syria based on clear intelligence information received regarding Türkiye's intentions to conduct operations there that would endanger the state's security.
It was agreed that before granting approval, a direct warning would be given to the Syrian regime at the highest levels to try to prevent the move – and this was indeed carried out.
Simultaneously, the intelligence information was passed to the authorized entities in the United States. After the appeal went unanswered, the Prime Minister and I approved the IDF to carry out the strike, and it was successfully executed.
Erdogan was caught with his hand in the cookie jar and was forced to retreat.
The response of U.S. envoy Barak is full of inaccuracies and positions that contradict Trump's own position regarding the Golan Heights.
Israel Prime Minister's Office:
Israel has long been unimpressed by Turkey's hypocrisy. Erdogan is an anti-Semitic dictator who has slaughtered Kurds, supports the Hamas terrorist organization, and oppresses his own people. Israel will continue to act decisively against Turkey's attempts to destabilize the region and against any threat to its security.
Israeli Defense Minister Katz warns Erdogan directly in Turkish:
‘Don’t test Israel’
I break down what’s happening between Israel and Turkey, why Israel struck a Syrian airbase, and why things just got heated.
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz to Erdogan:
"You are dragging Turkey into dangerous adventures in Syria. Israel will not allow any actor to threaten its security. Erdogan would be better off continuing his detached, fantasy-driven rhetoric against Israel in the Turkish parliament than testing Israel's resolve to defend itself."
Turkish President Erdogan on relations with the Kurds:
"At the present time, we are seeking to preserve, in the best possible way, our relations with Kurdish citizens, whether in our region or beyond it."
"I believe that our Kurdish broth...
Turkish President Erdogan on relations with the Kurds:
"At the present time, we are seeking to preserve, in the best possible way, our relations with Kurdish citizens, whether in our region or beyond it."
"I believe that our Kurdish brothers in Syria in particular will obtain their rights there, God willing."
"We will preserve our unity and solidarity with all Kurds. We will live together, and we will see signs of preserving this unity and solidarity, whether in Iraq, Iran or Syria."
Erdogan on the Mecca Agreement:
"This is not limited solely to Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan. Other countries may also join us. Egypt, too, if it wishes, can join the agreement with these three countries. The doors are open to Egypt as well."
Turkish President Erdogan:
"I don't see developments in Sudan as good. But we continue to provide all kinds of support. I saw Sudan's leader as a president and commander worthy of Sudan in this phase."
It’s political season in Israel.
Sign with Mamdani, Erdogan, Mojtaba and Qassem reads:
“They want Netanyahu to lose, don’t let them”
Turkish President Erdogan to Al Jazeera:
I will visit Syria in the coming period.
Syria will not be left alone, and we will do everything in our power to support its stability.
Turkish President Erdogan to Al Jazeera:
We received a promise from Trump regarding F-35 fighter jets, and we are waiting for him to fulfill it.
Turkish President Erdogan to Al Jazeera:
Europe does not appear willing to admit Turkey into the European Union.
Joining the European Union is not our priority, and Europe is the one that loses out from Turkey not joining.
Turkish President Erdogan to Al Jazeera:
Turkey cannot leave Gaza alone, and we will do whatever is necessary to support it.
