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Erdogan: Struggle Against 'genocidal, Occupying, Expansionist' Zionism Is Struggle For 'our Survival'
i24NEWS • • world
Key Points:
- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Zionism of threatening Turkey's survival, describing it as a "genocidal, occupying, expansionist ideology" during remarks on October 7, 2023.
- Erdogan stated that the struggle against Zionism is essential for the survival of Turkey and its nation, not just a personal or political issue.
- Since the Hamas-led attack on October 7, Erdogan has used extreme language against Israel, labeling it a "terrorist state," comparing Netanyahu to Hitler and Stalin, and accusing Israel of "genocidal methods."
- The rhetoric reflects a significant deterioration in Turkey-Israel relations, with Ankara maintaining ties with Hamas, hosting its delegations, cutting trade and economic ties with Israel, but stopping short of breaking diplomatic relations.
