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German FM condemns Turkish FM, Israeli labels remarks genocide

7/6/2026

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Foreign minister Johann Wadephul condemned Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan’s remarks and will meet Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar before the NATO summit.
Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar called Hakan Fidan’s comments genocide and urged NATO leaders to condemn them.
Johann Wadephul said Israel faces threats and must protect its people.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened attacks on Israel.
Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi said Turkey will reclaim Jerusalem.

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Foreign minister Johann Wadephul condemned Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan’s remarks and will meet Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar before the NATO summit.
Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar called Hakan Fidan’s comments genocide and urged NATO leaders to condemn them.
Johann Wadephul said Israel faces threats and must protect its people.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened attacks on Israel.
Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi said Turkey will reclaim Jerusalem.