24.03.2026 11:44
In a statement during the group meeting of his party in the Turkish Grand National Assembly, MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli reacted harshly to Israel, saying, "The real regime change should take place in Israel. This should be the top agenda of the U.S. President. Israel's influence over the U.S. administration and its ability to set direction is a great danger."
The leader of the MHP, Devlet Bahçeli, made statements at his party's group meeting in the Turkish Grand National Assembly. Bahçeli, who dedicated a significant part of his speech to the ongoing war in our region, used harsh expressions against Israel.
Bahçeli stated, "The real regime change must happen in Israel," and added, "A war that will include Gulf countries will not be limited to just one region but will spread in waves. They should take inspiration from the honorable stance of the Prime Minister of Spain. The real regime change must happen in Israel. This should be the first agenda of the U.S. President. Israel's influence over the U.S. administration and its direction poses a great danger." These words of Bahçeli were met with a standing ovation from the party group.
Highlights from Bahçeli's statements;
"While our country's surroundings are surrounded by the full weight of war, I present to your appreciation how much we can comprehend the blessed Ramadan and at what level we celebrate the holiday. The Zionist murder gang has turned our sacred days into a prison without regard for Ramadan or the holiday, trying every means. While carefully monitoring the violence, we once again saw the importance of a peaceful environment in our national brotherhood.
"TURKEY WITHOUT TERROR IS A HISTORICAL OPPORTUNITY"
Our goal is a stronger Turkey. Our effort is for a more powerful state. We have no time to be distracted by the scenarios of others. A new opportunity has arisen for our state to become a global power. A Turkey without terror is a historical opportunity. The peace of the regional countries will be achieved through solidarity. Let wars end in the Turkish Islamic geography. We cannot tolerate the slaughter of the innocent. May the honor and glory of the crescent prevail in the skies, not missile trails. With a depth of vision that correctly interprets the developments in the world, with a sense of justice, and with the composition that will be formed with reason and patience, the path we will take will lead us to a superpower Turkey.
"OUR MARTYRS HAVE FILLED US ALL WITH SORROW"
The crash of a helicopter registered in the inventory of the Qatari Armed Forces, which was conducting training flights under the Qatar-Turkish Joint Command, resulting in the martyrdom of one of our soldiers and two ASELSAN employees, along with four Qatari soldiers, has saddened us all. I pray for mercy from Allah for our dear martyrs. I extend my condolences to their grieving families, colleagues, our nation, and the friendly and brotherly country of Qatar.
"NEIGHBORING GEOGRAPHIES ARE IN A CLOUD OF DUST"
International law has turned into a rag. There is no one left who respects or values it. The UN, established on October 24, 1945, is trapped in the most helpless and miserable period in history. In the disproportionate and unjustified attack of the U.S. and Israel on Iran, neighboring geographies are in a cloud of dust. The Zionist banditry attacking Iran's natural gas fields and facilities, and Iran's retaliations have escalated tensions to the peak.
"TURKISH AND KURDISH ARE A SIGN OF UNBREAKABLE BROTHERHOOD"
Since February 28, it has been understood that Iran is not an easy target. The united Iranian people have built a wall of flesh against the attacks. It has been seen that no power has a chance without internally resolving a people or a nation. Those who scoff at a Turkey without terror have now hidden in every corner. They have been frozen like a rabbit caught in the headlights. However, we want them not to remain frozen but to support the Turkey Century. We expect them to take action for Turkey, which is experiencing its golden age in diplomacy. A Turkey without terror is the spring of brotherhood between Turks and Kurds. We are removing the puppeteers among us. Turkish and Kurdish are a sign of unbreakable brotherhood. We are all citizens of the Republic of Turkey.
"WE WILL NOT PAY ATTENTION TO THE DEVILISH PLANS OF OTHERS"
While the war period has been triggered, we will not pay attention to the devilish plans of others; together, we will never allow our flag to be lowered. There is no winner in ethnic-based polarization. There is a winner in saying 'Turkey first.' Legal and democratic steps will be taken in order based on the commission report.
"WE SET A GOAL, AND GOD WILLING, WE WILL ACHIEVE IT"
In this process, avoiding painful statements should be essential. With the end of terror, every one of our people who meets at the common ground of the Turkish nation will come out as a winner. We have set out, and God willing, we will arrive. We have set a goal, and God willing, we will achieve it. With God's permission, we will succeed in a Turkey without terror. It is the stance against those who carry a cross in their bosom. It is the stance against those who make the forbidden a means of livelihood.
Our Turkey will be an example in every field. The Turkish nation will unconditionally embrace its brotherhood and destiny. A Turkey without terror is not a sports competition; there is no side that will be victimized. A Turkey without terror is not a theater either; it has a state mind and morality at its core. It aims to gather the Turkish nation under the banner of peace and brotherhood.
A war that will include Gulf countries will not be limited to just one region but will spread in waves. They should take inspiration from the honorable stance of the Prime Minister of Spain. The real regime change must happen in Israel. This should be the first agenda of the U.S. President. Israel's influence over the U.S. administration and its direction poses a great danger."