Tue Sep 17 05:50:49 UTC 2024: ## Türkiye Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Gaza, Launches Boycott Campaign
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reiterated Türkiye’s unwavering support for Gaza, pledging to stand by the Palestinian people through all available means. In a social media post, Erdoğan shared an AI-generated video created by the AK Party, urging a boycott of Israel. The video, depicting scenes of pro-Palestine marches, boycott initiatives, and Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, has garnered significant attention.
“We stand by Gaza and our Palestinian brothers and sisters with our voice, our words, our prayers, our humanitarian aid, and all the means at our disposal,” Erdoğan stated. “We will always continue to support their noble and honorable resistance,” he added.
Communications Director Fahrettin Altun echoed Erdoğan’s sentiments, calling for concrete action to stop Israel’s “lawlessness.” “As Türkiye, we will continue to work toward defending the rights of our Palestinian siblings, stand by them in all fields, put an end to Israel’s rampant lawless attitude, and take all steps necessary,” Altun affirmed.
The announcement comes amidst ongoing violence in Gaza, where Israeli airstrikes have caused significant damage and casualties. Türkiye’s stance reflects a broader international condemnation of Israel’s actions, highlighting the growing global concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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