On August 28, 2024, Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s recent military operation in the West Bank. The Ministry labeled the operation as illegal and stated: “We strongly condemn the illegal operation launched by Israel and the statement by the Israeli Foreign Minister that they will extend the practices in Gaza to the West Bank.”
Turkey criticized the Netanyahu Government,
Turkey also criticized the Netanyahu Government, accusing it of implementing a “genocidal policy” against the Palestinian people. The Ministry warned that such actions pose “a major threat to international security.”
In its statement, the Ministry emphasized the importance of international law, asserting: “It is imperative that the necessary punitive and coercive measures be taken against these actions by Israel in complete defiance of international law.”
Turkey called on nations that provide unconditional support to Israel to reconsider their stance. The Ministry urged these countries to “immediately abandon their position against the law and human conscience,” highlighting the global need for a unified response to Israel’s actions in the West Bank region.
