Escalation of Israel-Turkey Relations Due to Erdoğan's Statements
November 12, 2026
Tensions between Israel and Turkey have escalated due to Erdoğan's statements at the 31st UN Climate Summit. Erdoğan accused Israel of needing to provide aid to Palestinians in Gaza due to poor living conditions. The Israeli Foreign Ministry responded by calling Erdoğan a dictator spreading lies against the country. The statement also noted that Hamas is responsible for the devastation in Gaza. These statements reflect the ongoing tension between the two countries.