Israel has slammed the Turkish regime over a political crackdown ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, according to a report. The criticism adds to growing Israeli concern over warming U.S.-Turkey ties, with many Israelis questioning President Trump's trust in Erdogan.
Israel has issued a sharp condemnation of the Turkish regime over a political crackdown, as the NATO summit convenes in Ankara. The statement, reported by The Zioneer, reflects Jerusalem's mounting unease with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's domestic policies and his alignment with Washington.
Earlier today, The Zioneer reported that Israeli security officials were pressing Prime Minister Netanyahu to urgently speak with President Trump over the potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, which they say could erode Israel's qualitative edge. Separately, analysts noted that Erdogan is keeping Trump close, likely to limit Israeli military operations.
The new criticism comes against the backdrop of a prolonged war of words between the two leaders. In recent weeks, Netanyahu has characterized Erdogan as an 'antisemitic dictator' and accused him of supporting Hamas and committing genocide against Kurds (as The Zioneer reported on June 10). The broader crisis has also seen Israel deliver a severe diplomatic rebuke to Turkey, and the F-35 issue remains a flashpoint as the two countries navigate a deepening rift.
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