Tue Mar 18 11:07:09 UTC 2025: ## Turkey Accuses Israel of “Genocide” Following Deadly Gaza Strikes
**Ankara, Turkey** – Turkey has vehemently condemned Israel’s latest offensive in Gaza, accusing the Netanyahu government of committing “genocide” and escalating the conflict to a new, dangerous level. The statement, released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry Tuesday, follows overnight Israeli airstrikes that killed over 330 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s health ministry.
The ministry described the attacks as a “new phase” in Israel’s alleged genocidal policy, asserting that the actions constitute a grave breach of international law and defy humanity. Turkey urged the international community to take decisive action against Israel, highlighting the escalating violence as a threat to regional peace and stability.
While Hamas, the governing authority in Gaza, has yet to respond to the strikes, Turkey’s strong condemnation underscores the escalating tensions in the region. The Israeli offensive marks the most intense air assault since a January 19 ceasefire. Turkey, a long-time critic of Israeli actions in Gaza, has repeatedly called for international intervention to stop what it sees as ongoing human rights abuses.
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