Olaf Scholz calls Recep Tayyip Erdogan's fascism accusation against Israel 'absurd'
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's accusation of fascism against Israel "absurd" ahead of their scheduled talks in Berlin. Scholz emphasized that Israel is a democracy that abides by human rights and international law. Erdogan's visit to Germany has been controversial due to his criticisms of Israel and his support for Hamas. Scholz's spokesperson stated that it is important to engage with difficult partners to make progress on various issues.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Recep Tayyip Erdogan's accusation of fascism against Israel is "absurd", days before the German leader is due to host the Turkish president for talks in Berlin. Erdogan has been an increasingly vocal critic of Israel's war against Hamas, following the Islamist gunmen's...
Erdogan was invited to visit Germany months ago after his reelection, but recent weeks have been marked by discomfort in Berlin over his increasingly strident stance against Israel.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke at a rally in support of Palestine. He called Israel a "group" and Netanyahu a "terrorist."
Tuesday, 14 November 2023
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