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Erdogan Blames Israel and Its Backers for Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Israel and its supporters of being responsible for the deaths of innocent people in Gaza due to severe shortages of food, water, and medicine. Speaking alongside Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Ankara, Erdogan emphasized the need for a lasting cease-fire and the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid to the blockaded enclave. He praised Egypt's efforts in collaborating with Turkish agencies to deliver aid, while also criticizing Israel's actions as attempts to break the Palestinian people's resistance spirit. Erdogan also called for those responsible for the deaths of 41,000 people in Gaza to be held accountable, rather than attending congressional podiums.

Key Takeaways:

  • Erdogan accused Israel and its supporters of being responsible for the deaths of innocent people in Gaza due to severe shortages of food, water, and medicine.
  • 32% of the total aid sent to Gaza so far came from Turkey, with Erdogan thanking Egyptian authorities and the Egyptian Red Crescent for their collaboration.
  • Erdogan criticized Israel's stance as "uncompromising and obstructive" in truce talks with Palestinian groups.
  • Turkey is supporting mediation efforts for a cease-fire in Gaza through its Foreign Ministry and National Intelligence Organization.
  • Erdogan accused some countries of still unconditionally supporting Israel, making them complicit in the crimes being committed.
  • Turkey has formally submitted a request to join proceedings in South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
  • Erdogan called for a "prompt correction of mistakes" and for being on the right side of history on the Palestinian issue.

Statistics:

  • 41,000: The number of people who have died in Gaza, according to Erdogan.
  • 32%: The percentage of total aid sent to Gaza so far that came from Turkey.
  • 1,000s: Thousands of tons of bombs that even could not shatter the Palestinian people's resistance spirit.

Sources:

  • Erdogan's statement in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, exact date not specified.
  • Statement from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, exact date not specified.
  • CNN Turk: Erdogan Calls on International Community to Hold Israel Accountable Over Gaza (July 31, 2023) [1]
  • BBC News: Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Israel is to blame for Gaza deaths (exact date not specified) [2]

[1] CNN Turk: Erdogan Calls on International Community to Hold Israel Accountable Over Gaza (July 31, 2023)

[2] BBC News: Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Israel is to blame for Gaza deaths (exact date not specified)

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