Ankara: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan escalated his criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, drawing parallels between Netanyahu and Adolf Hitler while condemning Israel's actions in Gaza.

Erdogan accused Israel of committing war crimes and stated that West's support for Israel made them complicit in conflict.

In bold statement, Erdogan said, "They used to speak ill of Hitler. What difference do you have from Hitler? Is what this Netanyahu is doing any less than what Hitler did? It is not."

He further criticised Western support for Israel, stating that Netanyahu, unlike Hitler, receives backing from West, particularly United States.

Turkey's strong criticism of Israel's recent air and ground assault on Gaza, with Erdogan previously labeling Israel "Terror state" and calling for its leaders to be tried in international courts. Despite condemnation, Turkey has maintained commercial ties with Israel, leading to backlash from opposition parties and neighbouring Iran.

Erdogan's remarks also included an invitation to academics and scientists facing persecution for their views on Gaza conflict to seek refuge in Turkey. Turkish President insisted that Western countries supporting Israel were complicit in what he termed as war crimes.

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 28 2023

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