Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a provocative statement during an Eid al-Fitr address, calling on Allah to “damn Zionist Israel” and bring about its destruction.
The remarks, made during a celebratory prayer marking the end of Ramadan, have ignited a firestorm of reactions across social media and international news outlets, highlighting the deepening rift between Turkey and Israel amid ongoing regional tensions.
According to reports circulating on X, Erdogan’s speech was unequivocal. One source, linked to a post from @rojavanewsnetw, quoted him saying, “May Allah damn Zionist Israel,” framing it as a direct call for divine intervention against the Jewish state.
Another post from @Danale elaborated, stating that Erdogan urged Allah to “destroy and destroy Zionist Israel,” emphasizing the intensity of his rhetoric.
These statements align with Erdogan’s long-standing criticism of Israel, particularly over its policies toward Palestinians, but the explicit invocation of divine destruction marks a notable escalation in tone.
News of the speech quickly spread beyond Turkey. A post from @UkandNireland referenced an article claiming Erdogan’s remarks were part of his broader Eid al-Fitr address, suggesting they were intended to resonate with his domestic base and the wider Muslim world.
Meanwhile, @WillemH1969 linked to a report noting that Israel swiftly condemned the statement, labeling it as anti-Semitic and inflammatory. The Israeli response underscores the diplomatic fallout, with tensions between the two nations already strained by years of political and ideological clashes.
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