Turkey’s Duran criticizes Katz over remarks against Erdoğan and Turkey

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  Turkey’s Communications Director Duran criticized Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz over remarks targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Turkey.

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  Duran said the remarks reflected political desperation ahead of elections in Israel.

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  He accused Israel’s government of making baseless allegations and said they could not obscure its record in Gaza or its policies in the region.

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  Duran also condemned Katz’s reported death threats against people involved in ceasefire and peace talks.

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  He said Turkey would continue to support Palestinian rights, justice and lasting peace.

Who

Turkey’s Communications Director Duran criticized Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.

What

Duran condemned remarks targeting Erdoğan and Turkey, and said Katz had threatened people involved in ceasefire and peace talks.

When

October 11, 2026, when the article was published.

Where

Duran made the statement on social media. The remarks concerned Turkey and Israel.

Why

Duran said the remarks reflected political desperation ahead of elections in Israel and would not change Turkey’s position on Palestinian rights and peace.

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