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Turkish Interior Minister Prays for Control of Jerusalem
Turkey's Interior Minister expressed a desire for the 'liberation' and governorship of Jerusalem, stating this hope in a public prayer. This statement sparked controversy regarding Turkey's stance on the city's status.
7 Jun, 13:38 — 7 Jun, 16:06
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jerusalem-postMostly Factual3d ago
‘Grant me the governorship of Jerusalem’: Turkish Interior Minister prays for control of Israel
Referring to the fall of the Assad regime, the interior minister said he hoped he would see Jerusalem “liberated” in the same way Damascus was, and that one day “those lands will be ours once again."
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Turkish interior minister hopes for liberation of Jerusalem
“May Allah grant me the governorship of Jerusalem,” Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi told an event on Saturday in the central province of Çorum. His remarks echoed the common sent...
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First report: Daily Sabah · 7 Jun, 13:38|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h
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