24.03.2026 12:00
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."
MHP Chairman 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 is 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 observe 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 tableau of violence, we once again saw the importance of a peaceful environment in our national brotherhood.
"TERROR-FREE TURKEY 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 terror-free Turkey is a historical opportunity. The peace of the regional countries will be achieved through solidarity. Let wars in the Turkish Islamic geography come to an end. We cannot tolerate the slaughter of the innocent. Let the honor and glory of the crescent prevail in the skies, not missile trails. With a depth of vision that correctly interprets developments in the world, with a sense of justice, and with the composition formed by 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 Force 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 God 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 field and facilities, and Iran's retaliations have escalated tensions to the peak.
"TURKISH AND KURDISH IS A SIGN OF BROTHERHOOD THAT CANNOT BE BROKEN"
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 solving a people or nation from within. Those who sneer at a terror-free Turkey are now hiding 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 terror-free Turkey is the spring of brotherhood between Turks and Kurds. We are removing the puppeteers among us. Turkish and Kurdish is a sign of brotherhood that cannot be broken. 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, and we will never allow our flag to be lowered together. There is no winner in ethnic-based polarization. There is a winner in saying 'Turkey first.' Legal and democratic steps will be taken in sequence based on the commission report.
"WE SET A GOAL, AND GOD WILLING, WE WILL REACH IT"
In this process, avoiding painful statements should be essential. With the end of terrorism, 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 reach it. With God's permission, we will achieve a terror-free Turkey. It is the stance of the crescent against those who carry a cross in their bosom. It is the stance of the halal against those who make the haram a means of livelihood.
Our Turkey will be an example in every field. The Turkish nation will unconditionally embrace its brotherhood and destiny. A terror-free Turkey is not a sports competition; there is no side that will be victimized. A terror-free Turkey is not a theater either; it has the essence of state intelligence and morality. 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 is a great danger."