During a visit to Germany, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ignited controversy by criticizing Israel and insinuating that Berlin's criticism of Israel is limited due to its historical responsibilities over the Holocaust. Erdogan's comments have raised concerns about whether he is fueling anti-Semitism in Germany, a country that has made anti-Semitism illegal. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, alongside Erdogan, expressed his disagreement with the Turkish leader's accusations against Israel, describing them as "absurd." Germany has long been a staunch ally of Israel and has opposed calls for a ceasefire in the conflict with Hamas, instead advocating for humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza. Erdogan's visit to Germany was intended to strengthen ties between the two countries, but recent tensions over his stance on Israel have made the visit uncomfortable for Berlin. It remains to be seen how Erdogan's comments will impact the relationship between Turkey and Germany, as well as the overall discourse around the Israel-Hamas conflict in Europe.