Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticised Western nations, calling their response to the Gaza crisis a failure of moral leadership.
Erdogan, speaking to reporters en route from Hungary on Thursday, described Gaza not only as a humanitarian tragedy but also as a measure of the world's moral integrity.
“It's is not just a humanitarian crisis in Gaza but a test of the international system’s sincerity, which Western institutions have failed,” Erdogan said.
He accused Israel of deliberately blocking aid to Gaza, warning that such actions are isolating it on the world stage and triggering a shift in European perceptions.
“You cannot remain silent as babies are being killed and starved to death,” he said, according to Daily Sabah.
"Europe is finally awakening to Israel’s actions," Erdogan stated, adding that history would hold accountable those who ignore the suffering in Gaza.
He reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to supporting the people of Gaza, declaring that his country stands with humanity and will not waver.
The distribution is only partially allowed as Israel’s army in Gaza has marked several areas ‘unsafe’, thus hampering the aid's distribution.
Syria sanctions, US visit
Turning to regional diplomacy, Erdogan called for the lifting of international sanctions on Syria, describing it as a crucial step toward achieving lasting stability.
He said such a move would demonstrate the effectiveness of Türkiye’s constructive approach to diplomacy in the Middle East.
Erdogan also noted the possibility of an upcoming visit to the US, expressing hope for a meeting with President Donald Trump.
Erdogan said they reaffirmed their mutual will to strengthen ties between the two nations, especially in the fields of defence industry and trade.
