Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:14am on 11 Oct 2023,Wednesday International
Turkish President Erdogan criticized the United States for moving a carrier strike group, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, closer to Israel following a surprise Hamas attack. Erdogan expressed concerns that the move would lead to "serious massacres" in Gaza. He questioned the purpose of the aircraft carrier's presence near Israel and suggested it would result in attacks on Gaza. Turkey, historically supportive of Palestinians, had offered mediation between Israeli and Palestinian forces. The conflict coincides with Turkey's efforts to mend ties with Israel after years of hostility, despite its past support for Palestinians and a two-state solution.
