Israel Responds to Erdogan: ‘How Can He Preach When Turkey Illegally Occupies Northern Cyprus?’

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has hit back at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over his recent remarks concerning Benjamin Netanyahu. In the statement, Sa’ar criticized Erdogan for preaching while Turkey is involved in military intervention in Syria and maintains illegal occupation of Northern Cyprus. The post specifically pointed out the irony that a leader who suppresses freedoms and rights within his own country and harbors imperialistic ambitions dares to lecture others on morality and international law. Sa’ar emphasized that a bit of self-awareness would be beneficial for Erdogan. This response comes after Erdogan communicated with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, discussing developments in the Middle East amidst the Israel-Iran conflict.