Turkish President Erdogan Criticizes Germany Over Israel Gaza Policy Amid Peacekeeping Talks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sharply criticized Israel's military actions in Gaza, accusing it of committing genocide and deliberately starving the territory, and condemned Germany for its perceived silence and indifference to the humanitarian crisis. During a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Erdogan highlighted Israel's use of nuclear and other advanced weapons against Gaza, contrasting this with Hamas's lack of such arsenals. While Erdogan called for Germany to join efforts, alongside Turkey, to end the violence and support humanitarian aid, Merz reaffirmed Germany's support for Israel's right to self-defense and emphasized the need for Hamas to disarm. The meeting also touched on broader cooperation between Turkey and Germany, including potential economic and defense collaborations, and Turkey's EU aspirations. Meanwhile, the U.S. has been encouraging Turkey's involvement in a multinational peacekeeping force for Gaza to stabilize the region, despite Israeli objections. Erdogan's strong rhetoric underscores ongoing tensions regarding the conflict and the international community's role in seeking a resolution.