Erdogan wants to 'teach a deterrent lesson' to Israel
The Turkish president made the remarks on the ongoing conflict in Israel and the Palestinian Territories during a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had harsh words for Israel during a call with his Russian counterpart Wednesday.
Erdogan said the international community needs to “teach a deterrent lesson” to Israel over the ongoing conflict with Palestinians, the Turkish news outlet Hurriyet Daily News reported.
The Turkish leader made the comments during a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Erdogan also said he thinks Russia will agree with Turkey at the United Nations on the issue, according to Turkey’s official Anadolu Agency.
Israel and the Palestinian territories are engulfed in an intense conflict. Hamas in Gaza and the Israel Defense Forces have both struck each other’s territory, leading to dozens of deaths. There is also violence between Jews and Arabs in Israeli cities and clashes in Jerusalem, where the unrest began.
