Turkey Responds to Targeting Statements by Israeli Minister Katz
Top Turkish officials reacted to statements by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, stating that the situation is a sign of political desperation.
Communications Director Burhanettin Duran, AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik, and Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat strongly reacted to the statements by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Statements by Communications Director Duran
Communications Director Burhanettin Duran stated that the expressions by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz targeting the President are an indicator of political desperation fallen into ahead of the upcoming elections.
Evaluation by AK Party Spokesperson Çelik
AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik stated that the Israeli government is trying to cover up its internal political deadlock and pre-election collapse by attacking Turkey and the President.
Reaction from Minister of Trade Bolat
Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat stated that he condemns Katz's statements in the strongest terms and emphasized that Turkey will not give up on defending the Palestinian cause.