Erdogan Warns US Support for Israel in Gaza Conflict Risks 'Massacres,' Regional Conflagration

Erdogan criticized the US for sending warships to the Mediterranean to show support for Israel amid conflict with Hamas. He questioned what the ships would do there.

Erdogan warned prolonged conflict risks spreading across the Middle East and criticized Israel cutting utilities to Gaza.

He accused the US of risking "massacres" by getting involved in Gaza. The US calls Hamas a terrorist group while Turkey does not.

Erdogan discussed with Putin ways to prevent the conflict from spreading further. His comments threaten a thaw in Turkey-Israel ties.

The death toll has exceeded 2,000, including over 1,200 Israelis, in the deadliest fighting since 2014. Erdogan warned it could engulf the region.