Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply condemned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following Turkey’s request for an Interpol notice related to a 2010 Gaza aid flotilla interception. Netanyahu’s office directly labeled Erdogan an “antisemitic dictator,” leveling several accusations against him. This strong rebuke comes as Ankara seeks international action regarding the incident, which resulted in the deaths of activists. The escalating rhetoric significantly worsens already strained relations between Israel and Turkey, fueled by disagreements over the Syrian conflict. A pre-existing diplomatic and legal dispute between the two countries is now further complicated by the exchange. The situation highlights the deep-seated animosity and lack of trust between the leaders and their respective governments.