Erdogan likens crises in Palestine, Lebanon to Hitler-Pol Pot eras

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: August 28, 2026Country: Turkey

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Erdogan likens crises in Palestine, Lebanon to Hitler-Pol Pot eras

Turkish President Recep Erdogan compared the dire conditions in Palestine and Lebanon on Friday to the sufferings experienced during the regimes of Hitler and Pol Pot. This statement comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Erdogan emphasized the importance of international solidarity in addressing these humanitarian crises.

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