Turkish authorities have strongly denied viral claims that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan threatened military action against Israel, describing them as manipulated and taken out of context. Officials stressed that Türkiye continues to prioritize diplomacy and regional stability amid rising tensions.
A wave of online content recently circulated allegations that Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had threatened to invade Israel if peace efforts involving the United States and Iran failed.
The claims gained traction through edited video clips and social media posts, prompting widespread concern.
However, fact-checks — including a video explainer released by Dailymotion — found that the footage had been misleadingly edited.
Türkiye’s Communications Directorate of Türkiye, through its Center for Countering Disinformation, issued a formal rebuttal.
The statement emphasized that:
Officials underlined that Türkiye’s policy has consistently focused on:
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