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Turkey Says Israel Using Security as a Pretext to Acquire 'More Land'
Hakan Fidan said Israel is using security concerns to justify territorial expansion, as Turkey and Israel trade near-daily diplomatic barbs over Gaza and Iran.
- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Israel of using security concerns as a pretext for expansion at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, stating, "Security is being used by the Netanyahu government as an excuse to occupy more land."
- Fidan claimed Israel is pursuing "an onward occupation and expansionism in the region," citing actions in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem now extending toward Lebanon and Syria.
- On Friday, Fidan met with the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt on the forum's sidelines to discuss regional issues, including the Middle East conflict and rising tensions involving Iran.
- Turkey's efforts regarding the Russia-Ukraine war have been overshadowed by these regional crises; Fidan noted that attention should "move back to Russia-Ukraine talks" once tensions with Iran ease.
- Lasting peace in the Middle East depends on Israel allowing others to "enjoy their own security, territorial integrity and freedom," Fidan urged, calling for regional countries to unite.
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Turkey: Israel is using security as a pretext to get more land
Turkey's top diplomat on Saturday accused Israel of creating an international "illusion" and using security concerns as a pretext to seize "more land," in the latest flare‑up in escalating tensions between the two regional powers.Israel and Turkey have been trading near‑daily diplomatic barbs over a range of regional conflicts, from Israel's war in Gaza to...
Turkey says Israel using security excuse to acquire ’more land’
Turkey's top diplomat on Saturday accused Israel of creating an international "illusion" and using security concerns as a pretext to seize "more land," in the latest flare-up in escalating tensions between the two regional powers. Israel and Turkey have been trading near-daily diplomatic barbs over a range of regional conflicts, from Israel's war on Gaza to rising tensions linked to Iran. "Israel is not after its own security. Israel is after mo…
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Israel is trying to occupy additional territories under the pretext of "security".
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Israel on Saturday of "seeking to occupy more territory," taking advantage of the world's preoccupation with the ongoing war in the Middle East.
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