Erdogan: 'Israel must not be allowed to spread smell of gunpowder and blood in our region again'
The Turkish president added that "any solution that does not rely on the countries of the region will not be sustainable."
Assessment
Erdogan is issuing a sharp warning to Israel, framing recent conflict as a regional problem that requires regional input for resolution. His insistence on excluding outside powers raises the question of what role Turkey itself seeks to play in any future settlement.