Erdogan Says Hamas Acted Sincerely, Criticizes Israeli Attacks Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has long been a vocal critic of Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
His recent comments to Al Jazeera about Hamas's sincerity are the latest iteration of this stance.
While some see his words as a condemnation of Israeli aggression, others view them as an attempt to bolster Turkey's regional influence.