Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has made a series of strong statements regarding Israel's occupation of Gaza, criticizing the global response and calling for collective action. According to Anadolu Agency on Telegram, Erdogan expressed that while the occupation might have silenced some governments, it has stirred the public conscience.
Erdogan highlighted that voices from around the world, including foreign officials, are increasingly calling for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's departure. He emphasized the growing global discontent with Netanyahu's leadership, particularly in the context of Israel's actions in Gaza.
'Will soon face the democratic response of the people'
Addressing the protests against Israel's attacks on Gaza, the Turkish President remarked that politicians who ignore these voices will soon face the democratic response of the people. Erdogan's comments suggest a belief in the power of public opinion and democratic processes to bring about change in political leadership and policy.
In a critical assessment of Western society's response to the Palestine-Israel conflict, Erdogan stated that the West, still grappling with the legacy of the Holocaust, failed to make the right choices in this conflict. He implied that Western nations have stood on the wrong side of history regarding the ongoing tensions between Palestine and Israel.
Erdogan also spoke about the necessity of ending the siege of Gaza, stating that it requires actions not just from a few countries but from all members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League. This call for collective action underscores the importance Erdogan places on unified efforts in addressing the crisis in Gaza.
The Turkish President urged the international community to compel Israel to comply with international law and to hold it accountable for its actions. He stressed the need to break the blockade in the United Nations, indicating a desire for more robust international intervention.
Erdogan concluded by labeling Israel's actions in Gaza and other Palestinian territories as 'occupier terrorism,' which he described as crimes against humanity and akin to 'genocide.' These strong words from Erdogan reflect his stance on the severity of the situation in Gaza and the need for immediate and decisive action to address the crisis.
