Turkey Accuses Netanyahu of Seeking to Declare It Israel’s New Enemy

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan declared that Israel cannot live without an enemy and accused Netanyahu's government of seeking to declare Turkey as its new enemy after Iran.

“Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to declare Turkey a new enemy”

Al-Jazeera Net

Fidan said not only Netanyahu's administration but also some figures in the opposition are seeking to declare Turkey the new enemy.

Al-Jazeera Net

The dispute deepened after Turkey announced it was preparing an indictment against 35 Israelis, including Netanyahu, who is wanted by the ICC on charges including genocide.

Israeli leaders responded with personal attacks, with Netanyahu accusing Erdogan of massacring Kurds and Turkey calling Netanyahu the Hitler of our time.

Fidan said Turkey believes it is inappropriate for states to intervene to open the Strait of Hormuz.

He stressed the necessity of establishing a regional security alliance to enhance trust among states.

Middle East Eye

Iran announced it seeks to impose fees on ships passing through the strait, while Trump announced the US would impose a blockade on Iranian ports.

Fidan warned that what Lebanon is experiencing is part of Israel's expansionist policies.

The Turkey-Israel rift is rooted in longstanding grievances, including the 2010 Israeli raid on a Gaza flotilla.

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Firstpost

Erdogan has been one of the most harshly critical foreign leaders of Israel, accusing Jerusalem of genocide and war crimes.

The deterioration in relations marks a significant shift in regional dynamics.

Turkey recently joined diplomatic efforts with Egypt and Pakistan to reach a ceasefire in the conflict with Iran.

Some analysts see diplomatic space remaining despite the harsh rhetoric.

Meïr Masri told i24NEWS that a direct confrontation is considered highly unlikely.

The Defense Post

Turkey likes to test the limits, not blow them up.

Both countries share common allies and converging strategic interests.