Statement on claim that “Gazans will be resettled in Türkiye”

Statement on claim that “Gazans will be resettled in Türkiye”

The claim shared on some social media accounts that "Antony Blinken, who met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, stated that they agreed on the evacuation of Gazans. Gazans will be resettled in Türkiye" is not true.

During the meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan and his US counterpart Antony Blinken, the issue of "removing civilians from Gaza and resettling them in Türkiye" did not come up in any way, and no agreement was reached on the removal of civilians from Gaza.

Diplomatic sources from Türkiye and the US stated that "the protection of civilians, the facilitation of humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza's civilian population and the prevention of the displacement of people living in Gaza" were discussed during the meeting.

Furthermore, Blinken has not made any statements as alleged. Unfounded claims should not be given credit.