The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, responded to remarks by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in a post on his NSosyal account.
Head of Communications Duran stated the following in his post:
"The outrageous remarks made by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz targeting our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and our country are a reflection of the political desperation of the Israeli leadership ahead of the upcoming elections in Israel.
Baseless accusations against Türkiye cannot conceal the Israeli government's record of genocide in Gaza or its continued aggressive policies in our region.
Katz's explicit death threats against individuals involved in ceasefire and peace negotiations are yet another manifestation of the Israeli government's disregard for international law. This irresponsible stance shows blatant disregard for the international community.
Under the leadership of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye will continue to defend the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, justice and lasting peace.
The Israeli government's threats, provocations and smear campaigns will not deter our country from its steadfast commitment to upholding what is right and just."