President Erdogan condemns antisemitism and Islamophobia

During an interfaith iftar dinner held in Ankara on March 10, 2026, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan officially condemned both antisemitism and Islamophobia. He characterized these ideologies as crimes against humanity and emphasized that they cannot be justified or considered legitimate. Erdogan expressed concern regarding the rising trend of Islamophobia, which he stated threatens the culture of coexistence. Furthermore, he addressed extremist groups such as ISIS, accusing them of attacking places of worship including mosques, churches, and synagogues. The president maintained that his administration has zero tolerance for such actions. Notably, these comments occur while Erdogan remains a vocal critic of Israeli military actions in Gaza. He called upon the international community to adopt a firm stance against all forms of hate-based ideologies.