Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called on the international community to put more pressure on Israel, which is "trying to cover up the reality of genocide in Gaza".
Addressing foreign ambassadors at the iftar dinner held during Ramadan, Erdoğan said, "Instead of seeking to hide the reality of genocide by attacking us, Israeli administrators had better account for the babies who died in Gaza of thirst and hunger. No matter what they do, the Israeli administration can no longer hide the truth that they are murderers, oppressors, thieves, liars and fascists. The hesitant policies of those, who provide Israel with unconditional military and diplomatic support, encourage Netanyahu and his abettors. Both countries and international organisations have been doing this for a long time."
Erdoğan pointed out that Israel, which has turned a deaf ear to everyone, maintains its war crimes recklessly, and what is more, it acts in such an impudent manner that it is threatening the countries that call for an immediate ceasefire. He went on to say, "We are all aware that the current amount of assistance provided to the Palestinians is inadequate. The international community needs to put more pressure on Israel while the attacks and blockade on Gaza continue."
Referring to Türkiye's southern borders and the security situation in Iraq and Syria, Erdoğan reiterated that Ankara "under no circumstances will allow the establishment of a terrorist state here." "In this regard, we now expect our allies and friendly countries to show solidarity with Türkiye and cease their support for the terrorist organization," said the Turkish leader. Referring to the Kurdistan Workers' Party as a "terrorist organisation," which is banned in the country, Erdoğan mentioned its US-backed extensions in Syria, which Türkiye has consistently raised and shown discontent with.