In February 2009, during a speech at the Gelilot military base, Mizrahi caused a diplomatic incident, commenting on sharp critical remarks voiced by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the Gaza War.
During a speech at Gelilot military base in February 2009, Mizrahi sparked a diplomatic dispute with his comments on critical statements issued by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan concerning the Gaza conflict.