Key facts
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Turkey of acting as a new villain.
- Netanyahu drew a comparison between Turkey and the Hamas militant group.
- The statements were made during Netanyahu's re-election campaign.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Turkey of acting as a new villain, drawing parallels to the Hamas militant group, amid his re-election campaign. The statements were made as Israel navigates a complex regional security landscape and a domestic political environment marked by an upcoming election.