Erdogan Condemns Israeli Military Actions in Lebanon, Calls for Global Intervention

Ankara, The Gulf Observer: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s ongoing military operations in Lebanon, accusing Tel Aviv of extending its “genocidal, occupation, and invasion policies” to target the Lebanese people. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Erdogan expressed outrage over the increasing civilian casualties.

“As a result of Israel’s brutal attacks, many Lebanese civilians, including children, have been killed over the past week,” the Turkish president said, describing the ongoing violence as a massacre that cannot be justified. Erdogan accused Israel of acting with impunity, bolstered by international military support, and said the country is “openly challenging humanity, humanitarian values, and international law.”

Erdogan called for urgent global action, urging the United Nations Security Council and international human rights organizations to intervene swiftly to halt the violence. He also stressed the importance of a unified response from the Islamic world, calling for a more determined stance against Israel’s policies of aggression.

“There must be a firm stop to Israel’s attempts to spread its violent policies, which it has implemented in Gaza and Ramallah, to Lebanon and other regional countries,” Erdogan stated.

Reaffirming Türkiye’s solidarity with Lebanon, President Erdogan pledged his country’s continued support for the Lebanese people and government during these difficult times. He extended his condolences to the families of those killed and wished a swift recovery to the injured.

According to official Lebanese sources, a total of 783 people have been killed and approximately 2,312 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon since September 23. The death toll since last October now stands at 1,622, with 5,549 people injured. The bombardments have also displaced nearly 98,800 people, according to the Lebanese government’s Disaster Risk Management Unit.

The escalating violence has drawn international concern, with many calling for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian assistance for the affected civilian population.