Collective punishment of Palestinians in Gaza will only 'cause more tears and suffering' says Turkish president, strongly rejecting Israel's relentless bombardment of the besieged city.
Collective punishment of Palestinians in Gaza will only "cause more tears and suffering" says Turkish president, strongly rejecting Israel's relentless bombardment of the besieged city.The blockade has worsened the humanitarian situation in Gaza and made the region more vulnerable, the president said. / Photo: AA
"The possibility that concerns us is that tension would increase and spread to the region," Erdogan said on Friday, speaking at the annual Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum. Cutting off the electricity, water, fuel, and food for 2 million people cramped in an area of 360 square kilometres in Gaza is a violation of most basic human rights, the Turkish president said.
Erdogan also reminded that planes carrying Turkish humanitarian assistance for residents of Gaza have landed in Egypt, saying:"We sent a humanitarian assistance plane to El Arish Airport this morning, which contains medicine, durable food, canned goods, diapers, and medical supplies."
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