NATO Nation leader and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan paid tribute to slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, praising his “exemplary bravery.” Concurrently, hundreds of Turkish citizens protested in Istanbul, honouring Sinwar and condemning Israel’s actions, chanting “Murderer Israel, get out of Palestine.” On October 18, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Hamas leaders in Ankara, accusing Israel of escalating tensions in the Middle East. This meeting preceded Fidan’s bilateral discussions with the Iranian Foreign Minister, leading to speculation about Turkey potentially supporting Iran’s anti-Israel efforts.
