Erdogan wants to 'teach a deterrent lesson' to Israel

The Turkish president made the remarks on the ongoing conflict in Israel and the Palestinian Territories during a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during his ruling Justice and Development Party's group meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey in Ankara on April 21, 2021. - ADEM ALTAN/AFP via Getty Images
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had harsh words for Israel during a call with his Russian counterpart Wednesday. 

Erdogan said the international community needs to “teach a deterrent lesson” to Israel over the ongoing conflict with Palestinians, the Turkish news outlet Hurriyet Daily News reported. 

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