Turkey's Erdogan on Hamas war: ‘Force Israel to comply with international law’

Israel-Hamas War: "I may arrange a trip to Egypt as soon as possible," Tayyip Erdogan said.

Published on: Nov 22, 2023, 17:01:44 IST

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Turkey's president Tayyip Erdogan said that he may travel to Egypt soon and discuss how to speed up the evacuation of patients from Gaza, broadcaster Haberturk and other Turkish media reported as per news agency Reuters. Speaking to reporters on his plane returning from a trip to Algeria, Tayyip Erdogan said that the Islamic world must act in a spirit of unity and solidarity on Gaza.

Israel-Hamas War: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan gestures as he attends a press conference. (Reuters)

"I may arrange a trip to Egypt as soon as possible," he said.

“We will talk about what steps we can take and how can we pave the way for the evacuation of patients,” he added.

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Many of the sick have already been brought from Gaza via Egypt to Turkey, AFP reported.

Tayyip Erdogan said the Islamic world must act in a spirit of unity and solidarity and be a "single fist" on Gaza.

“When that fist hits the table with all its force, it will not be possible for Israel to continue its occupation or oppression,” asserting that efforts must be made to ensure a ceasefire, deliver sufficient aid to Gaza and rebuild the city, using economic, political and diplomatic means.

"We must force Israel to comply with international law and be held accountable for its actions," he added.

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