ANKARA: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that Türkiye is actively involved in diplomatic efforts to address the humanitarian crisis caused by the Israeli blockade and ongoing bombardments in the Gaza Strip.
In an interview with Al-Jazeera, Fidan emphasized the urgency of breaking the siege and highlighted the ongoing Israeli bombings of hospitals and schools, displacing a large number of innocent Palestinian people.
Fidan stated, “We refuse to discuss the post-war situation in Gaza before a ceasefire. Currently, there is a siege in Gaza based on the use of force. Now, we are resorting to diplomatic means to break the siege. If these paths prove ineffective, there are alternative ways.”
The Foreign Minister stressed the need for collective action among Islamic countries to find a lasting solution to the Palestine issue against Israel, urging the utilization of all diplomatic means available.
Türkiye Rejects Relocation of Palestinians in Gaza
In discussions with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Fidan conveyed Türkiye’s rejection of the relocation of Palestinians in Gaza and reiterated the call for a permanent and urgent ceasefire. He warned that continued US support for Israel amid ongoing violence could lead to a global crisis.
“I spoke clearly with Blinken; we sought a permanent ceasefire, and we rejected the policy of displacement. We are not in alignment with Washington on providing absolute support to Israel and rejecting a permanent ceasefire,” Fidan stated.
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Expressing concerns about Israel’s possession of nuclear weapons, Fidan warned that this situation could escalate the nuclear arms race in the region, creating an unfavorable scenario for both the region and the world.
“The ongoing possession of nuclear weapons by Israel, coupled with the failure to denuclearize the region, will escalate the nuclear arms race, leading to increased nuclearization in the area. This is not a favorable situation for both the region and the world,” he maintained.
