Turkey brands Netanyahu 'Hitler of our time' as Erdogan threatens to invade Israel

Turkey brands Netanyahu 'Hitler of our time' as Erdogan threatens to invade IsraelThe Turkish President has attacked Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu who is 'blinded by blood' following the indictment of Israeli officials who were charged with crimes against humanityNewsOlivia Beeson23:16, 12 Apr 2026Updated 23:22, 12 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesNetanyahu has been labelled a “Hitler of our time”(Image: AP)Turkey's president has strongly criticised Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating he is “blinded by blood and hate,” as one of his ministers dubbed him a "Hitler of our time".‌Recep Tayyip Erdoğan also threatened to invade Israel due to its onslaught of Lebanon.‌In a speech following the indictments against 35 top Israeli officials Mr Erdoğan said: “Had Pakistan not been mediating in the war between the US and Iran, we would have shown Israel its place. Just as we entered Libya and Karabakh, we can enter Israel.‌View 2 ImagesTurkey's president has strongly criticised Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu(Image: GETTY )"There is no reason not to do it.”The officials, including Netanyahu, were charged with crimes against humanity which led to the Israeli prime minister saying Mr Erdoğan had “massacred his own Kurdish citizens” in a social media post.‌Israeli defence minister, Israel Katz, who was also named in the Turkish indictments, described the Turkish premier as a “Muslim Brotherhood man”.The latest tension between the countries comes as Mr Erdoğan warned Donald Trump of possible “provocations and sabotage” following the US-Iran ceasefire.Both are reportedly fighting to become a pivotal regional power in the Middle East.‌After the disagreements due to the indictments, the Turkish foreign ministry described Mr Netanyahu as “Hitler of our time” in a formal statement.The notice, published on the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, said: “An arrest warrant has been issued against Netanyahu by the International Crim...