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Turkish Foreign Minister Condemns Gaza Genocide and Calls for International Cooperation

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has strongly condemned the ongoing genocide in Gaza, describing it as a "major failure for all of humanity, but an even greater failure for Muslims." During a televised interview in Malaysia, Fidan emphasized the need for international cooperation to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, where two million Palestinians are being held captive and subjected to harsh conditions. He warned that if the international community does not act together, the barbarism in Gaza may one day reach other parts of the world.

Key Takeaways:

  • Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has condemned the Gaza genocide as a "major failure for all of humanity" and specifically for Muslims.
  • Fidan emphasized the importance of coordinated international pressure to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, where two million Palestinians are being held captive.
  • He noted that Gaza has become a "concentration camp" with Palestinians being deliberately starved and subjected to harsh conditions.
  • Fidan stated that the international system is suffering from existential problems, where any problem anywhere in the world negatively impacts everyone in the international system.
  • He criticized the current international order, citing its limitations and the dominance of veto powers and permanent seats on the UN Security Council.
  • Fidan emphasized the need to learn from history and establish a new international order that prioritizes the interests of all nations, not just the victorious parties of World War II.
  • He praised Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for his stance on the oppressed Palestinians and the occupied Palestinian territories.

Statistics:

  • 2 million Gazans are currently being held captive, with Gaza resembling a "concentration camp" from World War II (1939-1945).
  • 55 countries existed at the time of the establishment of the current international system immediately after World War II.
  • Today, there are 193 countries registered with the United Nations, reflecting the significant increase in country membership.
  • The Turkish Foreign Minister emphasized the critical need for international cooperation to address the Gaza crisis.

Sources:

  • National Iraqi News Agency (July 12, 2025)

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