Erdogan during the opening of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum under the slogan “Showing Diplomacy in Times of Crisis” (French)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan considered the countries supporting Israel to be partners in the genocide it is carrying out in the Gaza Strip, while the Egyptian Foreign Minister expressed his country's hope that the ceasefire negotiations in the Strip, led by Qatar, would succeed in reaching an agreement before the beginning of the month of Ramadan.

In his opening speech - Friday - at the third edition of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum in the city of Antalya (south), Erdogan stressed that what is happening in the Gaza Strip, which is inevitably exposed to an Israeli war, is not a war but a genocide.

Erdogan pointed out that the Western powers that unconditionally support Israel are considered partners in the bloodshed in Gaza through their hypocritical policies.

"Not only were children, women and civilians brutally murdered in Gaza, but the trust of billions of people in the international system, justice and law was also destroyed," he said.

He stressed that the international community could not repay its debt to the Palestinian people except by establishing the State of Palestine.

He stressed that the establishment of this independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital is a must, and expressed Turkey's readiness to bear responsibility, including participating in a guarantor mechanism.

The Turkish President criticized the current international system, saying that it “has lost its meaning and is no longer more than a slogan, and lacks basic concepts such as solidarity, justice, and trust, and cannot fulfill its minimum responsibilities,” considering that Gaza is “the place where the banner of the bankruptcy of the international system was raised,” reiterating his call. The international community supports Gaza and the Palestinian cause.

Egypt and the obsession with displacement

For his part, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri affirmed his country's refusal to liquidate the Palestinian issue and plans to empty Palestine of its residents by sending them to Egypt and Jordan, considering that one of the most important problems in Gaza is the displacement of Palestinians in violation of international law.

He added, "There is an international consensus on the necessity of Israel not carrying out any military activity in Rafah, and any military attack, in the area where about 1.4 million people are currently concentrated, will undoubtedly lead to a humanitarian situation worse than what we have witnessed so far, and will cause loss of life."

In an interview with Anadolu Agency on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum, held under the slogan “Showing Diplomacy in Times of Crises,” the Egyptian Minister said that the Arab and Islamic countries, including Turkey, sought “to end the tragedy in Gaza, and they continue to strive to meet the needs of the Palestinians in Gaza by providing aid and working to release them.” About the prisoners.

Shukri said that they are in contact with many international partners, especially the permanent members of the UN Security Council, regarding what is happening in the Gaza Strip, adding, “We are doing everything in our power to end this devastating war, the likes of which the 21st century has never seen in the world, and in which more than 20,000 women and children live their lives.”

He also stressed the need for Israel to stop its military operations during the month of Ramadan, and said, "Everyone sees the necessity of reaching a ceasefire before the month of Ramadan for the security of the Palestinians and for its religious sanctity. The continuation of military operations during the month of Ramadan will create an atmosphere of tension that will not affect civilians in the country." "Not only Gaza and the West Bank, but also in the Arab and Islamic world."

In his speech, the Egyptian Foreign Minister touched on the efforts made to increase the volume of humanitarian aid, end the threat of displacement of Palestinians, and give importance to saving their lives.

Regarding what the situation will be like in the Gaza Strip once the war ends, Shukri said, “It is too early to talk about what the situation will be like in Gaza if the hostilities end permanently... It is certainly the responsibility of the Palestinian Authority to re-engage the people of Gaza as representatives and officials.”

Source: Anadolu Agency