Turkey slams US for claiming Erdogan's remarks ignited 'anti-Semitism'
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Wednesday May 19, 2021
Erdogan's press aide Fahrettin Altun says US statement about Turkish president on Israeli violence is absolutely unacceptable.
US State Department had sharply criticised Erdogan for what it called "anti-Semitic" remarks.
Erdogan has accused Israel of "terrorism" against the Palestinians.
ISTANBUL: Ankara on Wednesday slammed the US for alleging that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made "anti-Semitic" remarks while hitting out at Israel over its strikes in Gaza.
The latest tensions could further sour the relationship between two NATO allies Turkey and the United States.
"The US statement about our President Erdogan's remarks on the Israeli violence against Palestinian civilians is absolutely unacceptable," Erdogan's press aide Fahrettin Altun tweeted.