Israel Foreign Ministry: Turkey Criticizes Israel While Stationing Thousands of Troops in Syria, Iraq, Cyprus

Israel's Foreign Ministry issued a statement Tuesday accusing Turkey of hypocrisy, noting that Ankara criticizes Israel while maintaining thousands of soldiers and dozens of military bases in Syria, Iraq, and Cyprus.

Israel's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday accused Turkey of hypocrisy, stating that Ankara "dares to criticize Israel" while maintaining thousands of soldiers and dozens of bases in Syria, Iraq, and Cyprus. The statement was released without additional context but reflects the ongoing diplomatic friction between the two countries. Turkey has not yet responded.

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1. 20:36 · 11 AugLatest

   Foreign Ministry details Turkish occupation of Cyprus, Syria, and Iraq territories.

2. 14:38 · 11 Aug

   Israel Foreign Ministry: Turkey Criticizes Israel While Stationing Thousands of Troops in Syria, Iraq, Cyprus

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