Erdogan: Israel’s strikes on Lebanon and Syria threaten Turkey

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says that Israel’s attacks on Syria and Lebanon have reached a point where they also threaten Turkey, adding Israel’s “aggression” poses a threat to the whole world and must be stopped.

Speaking to lawmakers in parliament, Erdogan also claims there were initiatives led by Israel to destabilize the Mediterranean region and warns that “nobody should chase adventures” or join Israel’s “boat of mischief.”

He says any moves violating the rights of Turks and Turkish Cypriots will be met with a clear and strong response from Ankara. It is unclear what Erdogan was referring to