Budapest: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has described the ongoing genocide in Gaza as a common disgrace to humanity. He made these remarks during a speech at the opening session of the European Political Group summit in Budapest, emphasizing the need for those supporting Israeli aggression to recognize their complicity in these crimes. According to National Iraqi News Agency, Erdogan highlighted the necessity of an immediate ceasefire and urged pressure on Israel to facilitate the delivery of adequate humanitarian aid. He advocated for Turkey's full accession to the European Union's defense efforts as essential for peace and security in Europe, underlining the importance of collective responsibility in combating terrorism without discrimination. Erdogan pointed out that the Middle East is experiencing a human tragedy surpassing that of the Ukrainian conflict in terms of human loss and destruction, citing the genocidal war in Gaza. He announced Turkey's initiative at the United Nations to halt the s ale and transfer of weapons to Israel and mentioned a joint letter signed by over 50 countries and organizations, submitted to key UN figures and bodies. The Turkish President praised the official recognition of the State of Palestine by countries such as Ireland, Norway, Spain, and Slovenia, expressing gratitude on behalf of Turkey's government and people. He urged other nations to follow suit to contribute to global justice and peace. The European Political Group, established in 2022 following Russia's war on Ukraine, aims to address shared security and economic challenges through political coordination.