Erdogan Condemns Israel, Backs Palestinians

Erdogan Condemns Israel, Backs Palestinians

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Israeli violence in Gaza, calling it "blatant banditry" and labeling it as "clear war crimes." Speaking at the AK Party’s provincial heads meeting in Ankara, Erdogan emphasized Turkey's continued support for Palestinians, pledging to stand firm against oppression and global pressures, including the Zionist lobby, CE Report quotes Anadolu Agency

He cited disturbing footage of the execution of 15 Palestinian paramedics and aid workers, which disproved Israeli claims about targeting ambulances. Erdogan reiterated Turkey's commitment to supporting Syria as well, with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa set to attend the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, where Erdogan plans to discuss solutions to end the violence in Gaza.

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