Erdogan hints at possible seizure of Jerusalem

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a speech marking the anniversary of the Battle of Manzikert, stated that Jerusalem and Istanbul were conquered by the "power of faith" and hinted at the existence of a "plan" to bring Jerusalem back under Turkish control. He also expressed confidence in the victory of "humanity, brotherhood, peace and stability."

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke in Ahlat at an event commemorating the 955th anniversary of the Battle of Manzikert. In his speech, he declared that "Jerusalem and Istanbul were conquered by the power of faith, which took shape in Ahlat." Erdogan also said: "Everyone has their own agenda, but rest assured, we too have an agenda, we have a plan. And most importantly, Allah, the Lord of the worlds, also has a plan. And in the end, that plan will prevail." These words were interpreted as a hint at the possible return of Jerusalem to Turkish control. Erdogan also expressed confidence that forces profiting from war will be defeated, and that "humanity, brotherhood, peace and stability" will triumph. The article also recalls Ankara's recent sharp reaction to criticism from Israel and that Netanyahu called Erdogan a "tyrant" and accused him of antisemitism.