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Erdogan: Israel Will Pay the Price for the Massacre in the Middle East

Published March 20, 2026, 10:13
Erdogan: Israel Will Pay the Price for the Massacre in the Middle East

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Israel “will pay the price for the massacre in the Middle East” after the Eid prayer at a mosque in Rize. Erdogan referred to the turmoil in the Middle East and accused Israel of slaughtering hundreds of thousands of people. In his speech, Erdogan also mentioned the completion of Ramadan and wished that Eid al-Fitr would bring salvation, unity and brotherhood to the Muslim community and Turkey. The Turkish president, during his presence in his hometown, tasted local bagels, emphasizing their uniqueness. The statement about Israel is a strong criticism of Israel's actions in the Middle East.