Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan strongly condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, stating that the country will "sooner or later pay the price" for what he termed the "genocide" in the region. Speaking on X (formerly Twitter), Erdogan compared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler, urging global unity to halt what he described as a "murderous network."
His comments come amid escalating tensions in Gaza, with Erdogan calling for collective action to stop Israel’s military operations, drawing parallels to historical responses to tyrannical regimes.
"Those dying in Gaza, Palestine, and Lebanon these days are not only women, children, babies, and innocent civilians; but also humanity and the international system," he added.
Erdogan further said: "As Türkiye, we will continue to stand against the Israeli government, regardless of the cost, and call on the world to join this honorable stance.”
Israel has continued its relentless offensive on the Gaza Strip following an attack by the Palestinian group Hamas last October, despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire.
Since then, nearly 42,000 people, mostly women and children, have been killed, with over 97,100 others injured, according to local health authorities.