Major NATO Ally Openly Calls For the Destruction of Israel

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan openly called for Israel’s destruction during a religious service in Istanbul, further straining relations with Israel and raising questions about Turkey’s role in NATO.

Key Facts:

On Sunday, Erdoğan said, “May Allah…destroy and devastate Zionist Israel” during Eid al-Fitr prayers at Çamlıca Mosque in Istanbul.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called Erdoğan an antisemite and a danger to the region.
Turkey’s foreign ministry rejected the accusation and defended its stance against Israel’s actions.
Turkey has long supported Hamas, which carried out the October 7 attack killing over 1,200 Israelis.
Erdoğan’s government is facing major domestic unrest, including mass protests and the arrest of opposition figures.

The Rest of The Story:

Erdoğan’s statement has reignited concerns about Turkey’s loyalty to its Western alliances.

While the Turkish government claims its rhetoric is aimed at defending Palestinian civilians, critics argue Erdoğan is using inflammatory language and open support for Hamas to distract from domestic unrest.

Israel responded swiftly, labeling Erdoğan’s remarks as antisemitic and warning NATO about his potential threat to regional stability.

BREAKING: Turkey’s President Erdogan: "And May Allah destroy Israel"

He says this while hundreds of thousands of Turkish citizens take to the streets, demanding his removal.

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— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) March 30, 2025

The Israeli foreign ministry challenged Turkey to clarify whether Erdoğan truly stands by his comments or not.

Meanwhile, Turkey’s internal political crisis deepens.

The arrest of Istanbul’s opposition mayor and restrictions on dissent have led to widespread protests, with observers suggesting Erdoğan is trying to shift focus to external enemies.

Despite the chaos, U.S. officials continue efforts to maintain diplomatic ties, recently holding talks on broader geopolitical issues.

BREAKING: Over 2 million rally in Istanbul demanding Erdogan’s resignation.

The message was clear: Time’s up.

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— Hananya Naftali (@HananyaNaftali) March 30, 2025

Commentary:

Erdoğan’s open call for the destruction of Israel should be the final straw.

No nation that openly endorses terrorist groups or incites genocide should be a part of NATO.

For years, Erdoğan has played both sides—benefiting from Western military alliances while backing groups like Hamas and stoking anti-Israel sentiment.

That double game has gone on long enough.

The October 7 massacre should have prompted a reassessment of Turkey’s alliances.

Erdoğan’s recent words make it clear: he’s not an ally.

America cannot continue to treat Turkey like a reliable partner while its leadership embraces extremism and chaos.

NATO is supposed to be a mutual defense pact among nations with shared values.

Supporting terrorism and calling for a member nation’s destruction violates every principle that alliance stands for.

If Turkey does not immediately walk back Erdoğan’s comments and sever ties with Hamas, NATO should begin the process of expulsion.

The alliance’s credibility—and its unity—depend on it.

The West must also stop selling advanced military hardware to a country whose leadership acts in direct opposition to Western security interests.

Talks of reintroducing Turkey into the F-35 program should end today.

The Bottom Line:

Erdoğan’s call for Israel’s destruction confirms what many have long warned: Turkey’s president is not acting like a partner in peace or a reliable NATO ally.

With rising internal instability and growing support for terrorist groups, Turkey under Erdoğan poses a serious threat.

If NATO stands for anything, it must act—before words turn into actions.