During a meeting in Istanbul, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz engaged in discussions regarding bilateral concerns and opportunities for cooperation. While the meeting was overall cordial, the leaders had differing views on Israel.
Erdogan criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of wanting to expand the war beyond a specific circle and expressing disdain for the deaths of leaders. He also criticized Western supporters for their reactions to the conflict.
