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US Envoy Tom Barrack Sparks Controversy with Repeated Anti-Israel Remarks

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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago

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US Ambassador Tom Barrack to Turkey has repeatedly made controversial anti-Israel statements, questioning Israel's democracy and intelligence, while supporting Turkey and Syria. His close ties to former President Trump give him unusual diplomatic independence, sparking criticism from Israeli officials and some US politicians.

01Tom Barrack accused Israel of provoking Turkey before elections with a strike in Syria.
02He questioned Israel's democracy and supported monarchy as a better Middle East governance model.
03Barrack consistently backs Turkish and Syrian positions, including F-35 sales to Turkey.
04His remarks have drawn sharp criticism from Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and US Senator Lindsey Graham.
05Barrack's decades-long friendship with Donald Trump gives him rare diplomatic independence.
06He advocates Turkish involvement in Gaza stabilization despite Israeli opposition.

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