Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza shows that the values defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights “have been severely damaged”, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, reports Al Jazeera.
In a statement carried by Turkiye’s state news agency Anadolu in commemoration of Human Rights Day, Erdogan contrasted Israel’s on-the-ground behaviour with the standards espoused in the declaration, which Israel has signed.
“The atrocities we face in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories unfortunately persist despite all the efforts of the international community,” the president said. “The path to a just and lasting peace in Gaza lies in strengthening the ceasefire – which was established with the contribution of our country – and in implementing the two-state solution model.”
“Increasing international pressure on Israel is critically important to prevent Gaza from being dragged back into conflict,” he added.
Turkiye has emerged as one of Israel’s most vocal critics, prompting Israel to insist it won’t accept Turkish forces as part of future peacekeeping efforts.
Bd-pratidin English/TR
