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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called for Islamic countries to unite against what he described as "the growing threat of expansionism" from Israel.
His comments followed reports from Palestinian and Turkish officials about the killing of a 26-year-old Turkish-American woman by Israeli troops. She was participating in a protest on Friday against settlement expansion in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
According to a report by news agency Reuters, Erdogan, while speaking at an event organised by an Islamic schools' association near Istanbul, said, "The only way to halt Israeli arrogance, banditry, and state terrorism is through the alliance of Islamic countries." He also noted that Turkey’s recent efforts to strengthen ties with Egypt and Syria were aimed at "creating a line of solidarity" against this expansionist threat, which he claimed also endangers Lebanon and Syria.
Erdogan’s remarks followed his meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Ankara earlier this week, where they discussed the ongoing Gaza conflict and explored ways to continue improving their long-strained relationship. This visit marked the first presidential meeting between the two nations in 12 years, following Turkey’s broader diplomatic initiative that began in 2020 to mend relations with regional rivals, including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Erdogan also mentioned his willingness to invite Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for talks aimed at restoring ties between Turkey and Syria, which were severed in 2011 following the outbreak of the Syrian civil war.
Israel did not immediately respond to Erdogan’s statements, as per Reuters.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military confirmed it was investigating the death of the US-Turkish woman Aysenur Ezgi Eygi on Friday, stating it was reviewing the circumstances that led to her getting shot.
The United Nations has also demanded a "full investigation" into the killing of the foreign national.
Eygi was reportedly shot by Israeli forces while participating in a demonstration against Jewish settlement expansion in Beita, near Nablus. Eygi’s family and the US have called for an independent inquiry. The US has expressed deep concern and urged Israel to provide more details and conduct a thorough investigation. The UN has also emphasised the need for accountability and protection of civilians.
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Link: https://indianexpress.com/article/w...liance-israel-threat-of-expansionism-9555669/
His comments followed reports from Palestinian and Turkish officials about the killing of a 26-year-old Turkish-American woman by Israeli troops. She was participating in a protest on Friday against settlement expansion in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
According to a report by news agency Reuters, Erdogan, while speaking at an event organised by an Islamic schools' association near Istanbul, said, "The only way to halt Israeli arrogance, banditry, and state terrorism is through the alliance of Islamic countries." He also noted that Turkey’s recent efforts to strengthen ties with Egypt and Syria were aimed at "creating a line of solidarity" against this expansionist threat, which he claimed also endangers Lebanon and Syria.
Erdogan’s remarks followed his meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Ankara earlier this week, where they discussed the ongoing Gaza conflict and explored ways to continue improving their long-strained relationship. This visit marked the first presidential meeting between the two nations in 12 years, following Turkey’s broader diplomatic initiative that began in 2020 to mend relations with regional rivals, including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Erdogan also mentioned his willingness to invite Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for talks aimed at restoring ties between Turkey and Syria, which were severed in 2011 following the outbreak of the Syrian civil war.
Israel did not immediately respond to Erdogan’s statements, as per Reuters.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military confirmed it was investigating the death of the US-Turkish woman Aysenur Ezgi Eygi on Friday, stating it was reviewing the circumstances that led to her getting shot.
The United Nations has also demanded a "full investigation" into the killing of the foreign national.
Eygi was reportedly shot by Israeli forces while participating in a demonstration against Jewish settlement expansion in Beita, near Nablus. Eygi’s family and the US have called for an independent inquiry. The US has expressed deep concern and urged Israel to provide more details and conduct a thorough investigation. The UN has also emphasised the need for accountability and protection of civilians.
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Link: https://indianexpress.com/article/w...liance-israel-threat-of-expansionism-9555669/
