‘Israel’ will face consequences for Gaza genocide: Erdogan
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The Turkish President reiterates that “Israel” will "pay the price" for its actions, and that a world ignoring the Gaza crisis will never achieve peace.
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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. (AP)
“Israel” will face consequences for the genocide it is committing in Gaza, stressed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday.
“It should not be forgotten that Israel will sooner or later pay the price for this genocide that it has been carrying out for a year and is still continuing,” he wrote in a post on X.
“Just as Hitler was stopped by an alliance of humanity, Netanyahu and his murder network will be stopped in the same way,” he added.
“A world in which no account is held for the Gaza genocide will never find peace.”
The Turkish leader also expressed deep sorrow over the ongoing war on Gaza, stating that the massacre witnessed globally over the past year affects all of humanity.
He remembered the tens of thousands killed by the Israeli regime since October 7 and extended his condolences to the grieving families in Gaza, Palestine, and Lebanon.
He called for an end to “Israel's” long-standing policies of genocide, occupation, and invasion.
Turkey's relationship with “Israel” has been fraught with tension, especially under Erdogan, who has consistently condemned the Israeli aggression on Gaza as genocide and drew stark historical comparisons, likening “Israel's” conduct to atrocities committed during the Holocaust.
Turkey has not only criticized “Israel” verbally but also taken diplomatic measures, advocating for Palestinian rights in international forums. Economic actions, such as calls for boycotts of Israeli goods, have further demonstrated Turkey's stance.
Ban on Israeli goods
In April 2024, Turkey implemented targeted trade restrictions against “Israel”, which included limiting specific imports and exports.
The situation escalated further when Turkey announced a complete trade ban in May, insisting that it would remain until a ceasefire and humanitarian aid were established.
Despite the trade ban, there are indications that some economic interactions might continue, such as the ongoing supply of Azerbaijani oil to “Israel” through Turkey.
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