Erdogan Attacks Biden for Stance on Israel’s Gaza Campaign

Erdogan says Biden writes history with ‘blood’ on hands
Turkey’s leader risks further turmoil with NATO partner U.S.

People inspect damage in Beit Hanoun, Gaza after a night of Israeli raids on May 14. — People inspect damage in Beit Hanoun, Gaza after a night of Israeli raids on May 14.
Photographer: Fatima Shbair/Getty Images

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By Firat Kozok and Cagan Koc

May 17, 2021 at 5:30 PM UTC

Updated on

May 17, 2021 at 6:45 PM UTC

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Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized what he described as President Joe Biden’s support for Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip, risking further turmoil in ties with the U.S.

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