Turkish FM Condemns Israeli Actions in Gaza and Calls for Global Recognition of Palestine
Ankara, The Gulf Observer: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has asserted that the growing international recognition of the Palestinian state is increasingly isolating Israel and its allies amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Speaking at a joint press conference with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil, Fidan criticized Israel’s actions and called for immediate global intervention.
“The increasing number of countries recognizing Palestine, especially in Europe, is isolating Israel and its supporters more and more,” Fidan stated on Thursday. He urged the international community to break its silence and take decisive steps to halt what he described as the genocidal actions of Israel’s regime.
“It is time for the international community to set aside its silence and take steps to stop the genocide perpetrated by Israel’s racist and fundamentalist regime, both diplomatically and through the implementation of decisions taken,” he emphasized.
Fidan reiterated the necessity for Palestine to receive its rightful recognition and called for urgent action to stop the Israeli military operations in Gaza. His remarks came after the Türkiye-Venezuela Joint Cooperation Commission meeting, where he discussed various bilateral issues and celebrated the completion of nine cooperation agreements with Venezuela.
“We had the opportunity to discuss many issues, including the unjust sanctions imposed on Venezuela,” Fidan said. He praised the strengthening ties between Türkiye and Venezuela, highlighting the establishment of a new directorate within the Turkish Foreign Ministry to enhance relations with Latin America and the Caribbean.
Fidan also highlighted the joint efforts with Venezuela to support Gaza, emphasizing their shared stance on international platforms.
“I am pleased to say that we share the same views with Venezuela on Gaza. We act in the same way. We also take a joint stance on international platforms. We have decided to continue our joint efforts towards stopping the massacre in Gaza and recognizing the state of Palestine,” he noted.
The joint press conference underscored the solidarity between Türkiye and Venezuela in their approach to the Palestinian issue and their commitment to advocating for Palestinian rights on the global stage.
