In a social media post, the Presidency's Director of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, highlighted the disinformation campaigns conducted by various organised groups during the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Stating that Türkiye is determined to prevent the truth from becoming a victim the of latest developments in the region, Director of Communications Altun said:
"We call on everyone, including state institutions and news outlets, to act responsibly to avoid worsening the situation and deepening the crisis. In this dangerous time of heightened regional tensions and military conflict, it is vital for international audiences to receive accurate information."
Emphasising that, as the Directorate of Communications, they are focused on fighting disinformation regardless of its source, Director of Communications Altun noted that the unfortunate events unfolding in the Israel-Palestine conflict are being manipulated by various organised groups through misinformation campaigns.
Indicating that by sensationalizing the news and fabricating facts, dishonest actors try to misguide audiences for their political goals, Director of Communications Altun stated that fact-checking and news analyst teams are working extra vigilantly at this extremely sensitive time.
"It is vital for international audiences to receive accurate information"
Presidency's Director of Communications, Altun, said, "As we have already seen in the past few days, unsubstantiated claims and fake stories can inflame the feelings of audiences around the world, resulting in chaos. As our President Erdogan has emphasised, it is critical for all parties to do their utmost to avoid targeting civilians. It is also crucially important for international audiences to receive the truth about civilian casualties as well as the humanitarian situation in Gaza."
Stressing the importance of the fact that all news sources should report responsibly and sensibly according to the highest journalistic standards, Director of Communications Altun noted:
"This necessity becomes particularly serious in times of conflict when real lives are at stake and misinformation can exacerbate an already terrible situation on the ground. The Directorate of Communications is working around the clock to counter disinformation to prevent the potentially disastrous consequences of inflammatory and invented stories. We are aware of our responsibility not to allow the sacrifice of truth for political purposes. Misinformation can make problems even more intractable and solutions increasingly difficult. In the current conflict situation, as our government works hard to prevent further conflict and humanitarian tragedy, we are also striving to ensure that the truth prevails."