Netanyahu’s office slams ‘antisemitic dictator’ Erdogan after Turkey calls for PM’s arrest

On 21 August 2026, Netanyahu's office called Turkey's Erdogan an 'antisemitic dictator' after Turkey issued an arrest warrant for the Israeli prime minister. Netanyahu's office also called the warrant an intimidation attempt, according to TASS. A spokesperson for Erdogan's AK Party said Erdogan was targeted for standing up to Netanyahu's 'genocide', and Daily Sabah quoted the party as saying Netanyahu was using Turkey as a threat for cheap election politics. TRT World said Turkey slammed Israel over the remarks targeting Erdogan.