President Erdogan’s call for Islamic alliance against Israel gains global traction
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attending the “Great Palestine Rally” and delivering a speech at Ataturk Airport, Istanbul, Türkiye, October 28, 2023. (AA Photo)
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s call for an Islamic alliance against Israel has made waves from Russia to the U.S., Iran to Israel, and Lebanon to the United Arab Emirtaes.
Israeli media outlet Maariv claims Erdogan is taking steps to create an “Islamic alliance,” highlighting Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi’s visit to Türkiye as part of these efforts.
The paper emphasizes Erdogan’s stance, quoting him as saying, “The only way to stop Israel’s arrogance, banditry, and state terror is an alliance of Islamic countries.
New York Post highlights Erdogan’s call for Islamic alliance
The New York Post reports: “Turkish President calls for an Islamic alliance against Israel.”
It highlighted Erdogan’s “escalating rhetoric against Israel” and his efforts to unite the Islamic world, stating, “Türkiye’s President Erdogan is rallying an Islamic alliance against the growing threat of Israeli expansion.”
Arab media highlights importance of el-Sissi’s visit
Arab media also widely covered Erdogan’s call for unified action against Israel. Middle East Eye, Arab News and Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen headlined his statements. Al Mayadeen underscored the importance of el-Sissi’s visit to Türkiye in this context, with the headline, “Erdogan calls for an Islamic alliance against Israel.”
Russian media quotes President Erdogan
In Russia, state broadcaster RT devoted extensive coverage to Erdogan’s call for an alliance, quoting him: “If the Islamic world speaks with one voice, Israel can be stopped.” RT commented, “Erdogan’s call for an Islamic alliance against Israel continues to resonate globally, not just in the Arab world.”
Middle East media covers Erdogan’s statements
Iranian news agency ISNA noted that Erdogan has long positioned himself as a major protector of the Palestinians, both in words and actions.
UAE-based Al Arabiya reported that Erdogan’s comments came after Turkish-American citizen Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank, stating, “Following the news of Eygi’s death, Erdogan has adopted a much harsher tone.”
