Defense Minister Yoav Gallant accuses Turkey of being ungrateful for Israeli aid the country has received in the past, following the arrest of Israeli soccer player Sagiv Jehezkel yesterday after he made a gesture in support of Israeli hostages held by Hamas during a match.
Jehezkel, who was arrested in Antalya, has said he “did not intend to provoke anyone” with his actions.
In a harsh criticism of Turkey, Gallant writes on X, formerly Twitter, “When there was an earthquake in Turkey less than a year ago, Israel was the first country to stand up and extend aid that saved the lives of many Turkish citizens.”
“The scandalous arrest of the soccer player Sagiv Jehezkel is an expression of hypocrisy and ingratitude. Through its actions, Turkey serves as the executive arm of Hamas,” Gallant adds.
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