In an opinion piece, Erdogan says Türkiye working through UN and OIC to push for ceasefire and continue its mediation efforts between Palestinian groups
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on the world to act to stop the war in Gaza, warning the territory is nearing “total humanitarian collapse” amid Israeli attacks, in an opinion piece he wrote for Al Jazeera.
Türkiye’s Communications Director Burhanettin Duran announced the article’s publication on the Turkish social media platform Next Sosyal.
In the article, titled “The conscience of humanity is being tested in Gaza” and published Thursday in English and Arabic, Erdogan accused Israel of carrying out “a systematic policy of annihilation” against Palestinians.
“Hunger, thirst, and the threat of epidemic disease are propelling Gaza towards a total humanitarian collapse,” Erdogan wrote. “To date, more than 61,000 Palestinians—the majority of them women and children—have been killed in Israeli attacks.”
Erdogan said Türkiye has delivered food, medicine, and medical supplies to Gaza despite obstacles, with assistance from “brotherly nations” nearby, and has evacuated wounded Palestinians for treatment in Türkiye.
He said Ankara continues to push for a cease-fire at the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation while mediating between Palestinian groups.
