Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said in a statement posted on his social media account: "Israel's blackout, intended to prevent all international communication channels connecting Gaza to the outside world, is an attempt to conceal the ugly reality of Israel's devastation of civilian lives."
Director of Communications Altun pointed out that Israel has once again demonstrated that it has no interest in protecting civilians or respecting basic human rights.
Stating that it is unacceptable to completely cut off landline, mobile, and internet communications in Gaza, Director of Communications Altun said that this is the latest stage of Israel's attacks against Palestinians.
Recalling that the Israeli army, while continuing its intense air strikes against Gaza, which it has been under siege since October 7, simultaneously carried out another open attack on the most fundamental human rights and values and cut off communication channels, Altun stated, "Israel's blackout, which aims to block all international communication channels connecting Gaza to the outside world, clearly suggests its intent to commit war crimes. This is an attempt to conceal the ugly reality of Israel's devastation of civilian lives. Western countries' continued inaction in the face of this assault renders them complicit in its crimes. Reckless disregard for the humanity of the people in Gaza and the collective punishment unleashed upon them is indefensible."
Stating that those who oppose any restrictions on Israel's ability to attack indiscriminately and without any consequences must take another look at where they stand, Altun noted, "They must realise that their enabling stance in these horrible days will go down as a permanent stain in their history. We strongly condemn Israel for ignoring the basic rights and freedoms of the people of Palestine. This atrocity must stop at once. The 'world powers' supporting these atrocities cannot lecture anyone about fundamental rights and freedoms from now on."