Expert Analysis
“The origin of this shipment cannot be ignored. Turkey has become a major sponsor of Hamas in recent years and a major hub of Hamas operations. Did the government in Ankara know about this effort to arm the terrorist group with 16 tons of explosive material? This is a crucial question to answer for Israel but also for the United States and many of Turkey’s other NATO allies.” — Jonathan Schanzer, FDD Senior Vice President for Research
“The seizure of 16 tons of raw materials, intended to be used by Hamas for the construction of rockets, once again underscores Turkey’s insincere commitment to antiterrorism. On the one hand, Ankara declares its desire to ‘normalize’ ties with Israel, while on the other, it continues to support a major terrorist entity that is focused on undermining the very existence of Israel. Erdogan’s government remains a primary source of support for Hamas and other jihadist entities throughout the region.” — Sinan Ciddi, FDD Non-Resident Senior Fellow
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