Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the Palestinian issue has now become an issue that concerns the entire world.
This came in a speech he delivered during the international conference for a peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the “two-state solution” at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, USA, on Monday.
Erdogan congratulated the countries that recognized the State of Palestine and expressed his hope that these steps and initiatives would accelerate the implementation of the “two-state solution.”
He described the recognition of the State of Palestine by a group of countries, including members of the UN Security Council, as a very important and historic decision.
The Turkish president stressed that the massacre in Gaza is continuing at its peak, and that no person of conscience can accept what is happening, let alone remain silent in the face of this genocide.
He continued, “A ceasefire must be declared in Gaza, unhindered humanitarian access must be guaranteed, and Israel must withdraw its forces from the Strip.”
Erdogan pointed out that the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aims to make the establishment of a Palestinian state impossible and force the Palestinian people to emigrate as much as possible.
He added: “The Netanyahu government, which runs a society that was sought to be eradicated through the horrors of the Holocaust, is committing genocide against its neighbors, who have shared the same land and waters for thousands of years.”
The Turkish president pointed out that the goal of the growing annexation and occupation policies is clear: to eliminate the vision of a two-state solution and displace the Palestinian people, “which can never be allowed.”
He added, “The international community must halt expansion in the West Bank, stop imposing a fait accompli in East Jerusalem, and stop attempts to destabilize the region.”
He added: “We are witnessing cries of ‘Freedom for Palestine’ in the streets and on social media, in Europe, Asia, America, and Africa, as never before. The following irony should not escape anyone, including our friends here.”
He stressed that standing against Israel’s injustice is not only a legal duty, but also a moral responsibility for the international community.
He continued, “The international community must halt expansion in the West Bank, the imposition of a fait accompli in East Jerusalem, and attempts to spread instability in the region. Otherwise, there will be no room for discussion of the international order or the defense of universal values.”
Erdogan expressed his hope that the countries that showed the courage to recognize the State of Palestine would reinforce this historic position through decisive, tangible, and deterrent steps.
He added, “It is time for a ceasefire, for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza without any obstacles, and for Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza.”
He stressed the need to strengthen Palestinian national capabilities, support them financially and technically, and continue the activities of humanitarian organizations such as UNRWA.
He stressed that Türkiye will continue its struggle with determination until the establishment of a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and enjoying complete geographical unity.
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