Erdogan says Israeli operations threaten Turkey; warns of military confrontation

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed that IDF operations threaten his country and raised the possibility of a military confrontation, according to Channel 14. The statement marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric from Ankara amid the wider regional crisis.

3 developments

1. 20:29 · 10 JunLatest

   Erdogan explicitly warns of a potential military confrontation with Israel.

2. 13:58 · 10 Jun

   Erdogan claims Israeli operations in Lebanon and Syria now directly threaten Turkey

3. 13:47 · 10 Jun

   Erdogan calls Israel's responses to Hezbollah threats destabilizing, threatens Turkey will respond 'decisively'

• Developing06:29 · 12 JulAnalysis: Erdogan May Be Considering Military Confrontation with Israel, Report Says
• Developing15:45 · 11 JunErdogan threatens Israel, signals Turkey as alternative patron for Lebanon
• Developing01:36 · 12 JunTurkish opposition journalist warns Turkey preparing for war, likely with Israel
• Developing14:27 · 13 JunErdogan: 'Israel is a factory of conflicts, will be held responsible sooner or later'

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