Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, continuing his media blitz on American networks, told CNN that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is trying to destroy Israel. The interview is part of a series of appearances on US outlets.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continued his media blitz on American outlets on Tuesday evening, giving an interview to CNN in which he sharply criticized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Netanyahu said: "Erdogan is trying to destroy my country." The remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Turkey, with Netanyahu previously opposing the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Ankara and warning of Turkish ambitions in the region. The CNN interview is part of a series of appearances on US media this week, including earlier interviews with Newsmax and Fox News.
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