Israel using security as a pretext to acquire 'more land': Turkish FM

ANTALYA, Apr 18: Turkey's top diplomat on Saturday accused Israel of creating an international "illusion" and using security concerns as a pretext to seize "more land," in the latest flare up in escalating tensions between the two regional powers.

Israel and Turkey have been trading near daily diplomatic barbs over a range of regional conflicts, from Israel's war in Gaza to rising tensions linked to Iran.

"Israel is not after its own security. Israel is after more land," Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in the Mediterranean resort city.    �"AFP