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Özlem Gürses sparks controversy with 'greatest fear' remark

Journalist Özlem Gürses drew backlash over a comment she made while evaluating the war between Iran and Israel on her own YouTube channel.

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As the war between Israel and Iran enters its seventh day, statements from both sides continue to escalate the ongoing tension.

While numerous assessments and comments are being made regarding the ongoing war, remarks made by journalist Özlem Gürses on her YouTube channel have drawn backlash.

While evaluating the military power between the two countries, Özlem Gürses used the following expressions:

"Iran does not have a regular army, but it has Islamist terrorist organizations.

Netanyahu's greatest fear is suicide bombers. God forbid."