Netanyahu says Erdogan threatens to destroy Israel

In Turkey on 29 June 2026, Turkish President Erdogan said Turkey must be included in European security structures ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara. He called for full integration into a European defense framework and said the summit should emphasize unity and resilience. He also warned that Euro-Atlantic security stands at a historic crossroads.

TASS reported that Turkey was working to revive negotiations on Ukraine. Separately, Netanyahu said Erdogan had made threats to destroy Israel, according to Russian-language reports.