Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Israel’s government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aims to “remove Palestine” from the world’s agenda. Speaking in Ankara at a joint news conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Erdogan argues Israel seeks to benefit from regional chaos and new conflicts.
Erdogan also states that Turkey will continue to back efforts to establish a Palestinian state. He dismisses the claim as unlikely to succeed, adding that the Palestinian cause is likely to grow in public support as Israel attempts to undermine it.
Both outlets frame Erdogan’s remarks as a direct criticism of Israel’s stated or perceived strategy regarding Palestine. They emphasize his accusation that Netanyahu’s government is trying to shift international focus away from Palestinian issues, rather than providing new details on specific actions by either side.
