Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel's recent airstrike on a Hamas negotiation team in Qatar. Erdogan remarked, "Ideologically, Netanyahu is like a relative of Hitler," following the attack that has drawn international attention.
According to TRTworld.com, Erdogan further elaborated on his stance during his return from Doha, where he participated in an emergency Arab-Islamic summit convened in response to the Israeli airstrike. He likened Netanyahu's perceived overconfidence to that of Hitler, predicting a similar downfall. Erdogan described the strike as a direct affront to international order and law, accusing Israel's leadership of operating as a "murderous network built on fascist ideology."
In addition to his comments on the situation in Qatar, Erdogan also addressed Turkey's diplomatic efforts in Libya. He reaffirmed Turkey's commitment to Libya's sovereignty and unity, stating that all of Turkey's actions are aligned with these principles. Erdogan highlighted Turkey's support for the legitimate Tripoli government and mentioned efforts to establish diplomatic communication with eastern Libya, which he sees as part of Turkey's broader diplomatic and regional strategy.
Erdogan also noted the significance of the Benghazi administration's acceptance of the maritime jurisdiction agreement between Turkey and Tripoli, emphasizing this as an important achievement under international law.