Turkey expresses solidarity with Lebanon in light of Israel tensions

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that his country stands in solidarity with Lebanon in light of growing tensions between Hezbollah and Israel.

"Israel is now setting its sights on Lebanon and we see that Western powers behind the scenes are patting Israel on the back and even supporting them," he told lawmakers of his ruling Justice and Development party (AKP).

Erdogan says Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu's war plans will "lead to a great disaster" and called on regional countries to also support Beirut.