Anger in Turkey over Netanyahu thanking Indians for defeating the Ottomans in Haifa
Benjamin Netanyahu's reference to the Indian Lancers who humiliated the Ottoman Army in Haifa caused an outburst in Turkish media.
The historical reference Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made to his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, during the latter's visit to the Knesset sparked outrage in Turkey.
The Israeli Prime Minister specifically referred to the liberation of Haifa in 1918, praising the actions of Indian soldiers serving in the British army at the time.
His statement was clear about their role in catalyzing the overthrow of Ottoman rule: "In the First World War, when we were still under Ottoman occupation, those who helped us liberate this country included the British Army, in which there were Jewish fighters. But also brave Indian soldiers and commanders, who fought like lions in the battle for the liberation of Haifa. When the forces were pushed back, who stormed forward and gave their lives? Indian commanders. We never forget that. They gave their lives for us."
Benjamin Netanyahu's reference to the Indian Lancers who humiliated the Ottoman Army in Haifa caused an outburst in Turkish media. The historical
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