Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a stark warning, stating that the failure to deter Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and halt the ongoing violence in Gaza signifies a potential end to humanity and the replacement of international law with the law of the jungle. His comments came during a speech at the 9th International Quran Memorization and Recitation Competition held at the Turkish Presidential Complex in Ankara.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Erdogan expressed grave concern over the international community’s lack of decisive action in response to what he described as massacres in Gaza, which have resulted in the deaths of 50,000 innocent people and the imprisonment of two million individuals in a confined area. He criticized the Islamic world’s inadequate reaction to the situation and lamented the historical implications of this disunity.

Erdogan highlighted the severe challenges facing the Islamic world, noting the instability, conflict, and poverty affecting
many regions, particularly Gaza and Palestine. He emphasized Turkey’s commitment to supporting oppressed populations worldwide and accused the Israeli government of undermining entities charged with upholding peace and human rights.

The Turkish President urged global support for Palestinians and Lebanese people, condemning the actions of international institutions and organizations as insufficient. He described the dire conditions faced by children in Palestine and criticized Israeli military actions against journalists.

Erdogan stressed that recent events have exposed the hollow nature of Western values and praised the resilience of Gaza and Palestine, likening their struggle to historic battles. He called for solidarity with those affected and highlighted the looming humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Lebanon as the conflict persists.

Erdogan concluded by emphasizing the need for unwavering support for those enduring the conflict, particularly with the arrival of winter, as the Israeli government continues
its efforts to suppress resistance through deprivation rather than military aggression.