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International Desk, June 18, 2025 : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has branded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the "greatest security threat" to the Middle East, according to a statement posted on the Turkish Presidency’s official X account. The remarks were reported by CNN on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
In a phone conversation with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Erdogan emphasized that Netanyahu’s actions continue to prove he poses a significant danger to regional stability. The Turkish Presidency stated that Erdogan is intensifying diplomatic efforts to curb the escalating violence sparked by Israel’s recent attacks on Iran.
Erdogan further stressed the need to ensure that Israel’s actions do not overshadow the ongoing humanitarian crisis and alleged genocide in Gaza. He also cautioned against the conflict spilling over into Syria, urging vigilance to prevent further regional destabilization.
Since the onset of the Gaza conflict in October 2023, Erdogan has been a vocal critic of Israel, repeatedly labeling it a “terrorist state” and drawing comparisons between Netanyahu and Adolf Hitler. Analysts suggest that as tensions rise in the Middle East, Turkey is positioning itself to lead new diplomatic initiatives among regional powers to address the crisis.
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