After Turkey condemn IDF strikes in Lebanon, Israel says there’s ‘no law, freedom’ under Erdogan

Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa hold a  joint press conference following their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, on February 4, 2025 (OZAN KOSE / AFP)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa hold a joint press conference following their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, on February 4, 2025 (OZAN KOSE / AFP)

Turkey’s Foreign Ministry condemns Israel’s Friday airstrikes in Lebanon, saying they are evidence of Israel’s “flagrant disregard for international law and its ongoing threat to the region’s security and stability.”

Firing back, Israel’s Foreign Ministry accuses Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of “violently suppressing his own citizens and carrying out mass arrests of political opponents.”

“In Erdogan’s Turkey, there is no justice, no law, and no freedom,” says Israel, adding that Israel will continue to defend itself and its citizens.

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.