Turkish president calls for greater recognition of Palestine amid Gaza crisis

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan highlighted the urgent necessity for the Islamic world to put aside its differences and unite in support of the Palestinian and Lebanese people in their rightful fight against Israeli aggression.

During the opening of the 40th Session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC) in Istanbul, Erdogan described the situation in Gaza as one of the most brutal genocides of the century. He stressed the importance of solidarity among Islamic nations in supporting Palestinians and Lebanese, Caliber.Az reports via Turkish media.

Erdogan stated that the "Zionist regime" and its allies have perpetrated various forms of oppression and genocide for 13 months but have failed to break the spirit of the Palestinian people. He noted that Türkiye has sent over 85,000 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza with the assistance of Egyptian authorities.

He further argued that one of the most effective responses to the aggression against Gaza and Lebanon would be for more countries to recognize the state of Palestine. Despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire, Israel has continued its devastating offensive in Gaza following an attack by Hamas last year.

Local health authorities report that over 43,300 people have died since then, predominantly women and children, with more than 102,000 others injured. Additionally, Israel faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice due to its actions in Gaza.

By Vafa Guliyeva