Türkiye issues strong condemnation of Israeli attacks on Gaza

2026-02-01 - 10:05

Türkiye has strongly condemned the Israeli military's latest attacks across the Gaza Strip, which Palestinian sources report have killed dozens of Palestinians in the past day. The Turkish Foreign Ministry stated that these operations constitute a serious violation of the prevailing cease-fire. Official Statement from Ankara In a formal declaration shared on the social media platform NSosyal this Saturday, the ministry asserted that Israel’s strikes directly threaten the fragile peace process in Gaza. The statement emphasized that such military actions undermine ongoing international initiatives aimed at restoring calm and permanent stability to the embattled enclave. Türkiye contends that the developments prove Israel "does not want peace in the region." Call for International Responsibility and UN Compliance The ministry's communication stressed the urgent need for the international community to uphold its responsibilities. It specifically called for ensuring Israel adheres to all elements of the UN Security Council-endorsed Peace Plan. This includes maintaining the cease-fire and allowing humanitarian aid to reach Gaza's civilian population without obstruction. Mounting Casualty Figures According to reports from Gaza, the latest cycle of violence has resulted in significant loss of life. In the last 24 hours alone, Israeli attacks in various locations are said to have killed 37 Palestinians. The overall death toll since the early October cease-fire period now exceeds 524 Palestinians, highlighting the persistent volatility and human cost of the war.