Turkish President Erdogan condemns Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu amid Gaza fighting

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used the opening prayers of Ramadan to publicly denounce Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him a "tyrant" and saying, "May God punish the tyrant Netanyahu soon." Erdogan added that he hopes "4 to 5 million Muslims" will witness what he described as a lesson for Netanyahu from the Muslim world.

The remarks were made as Israel continues its military operations in Gaza, further heightening diplomatic tensions between Ankara and Tel Aviv. Erdogan's statements reflect a sharp escalation in rhetoric from Turkey toward Israel amid the broader Middle‑East conflict.