Turkish foreign minister meets Lebanese prime minister as Gaza conflict rages on
“You are invading the lands of people. You destroy their houses and then you sack those people from those lands. You bring new people to live on their houses and you define it as resettlement. This is nothing but theft and robbery.” Hakan Fidan said referring to the Palestinian case.
- Diplomacy
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 05:32 | 17 October 2023
- Modified Date: 05:37 | 17 October 2023
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday met Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati in Beirut, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said on X, as the deadly conflict in Gaza rages on for the 11th day.
Fidan also met his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bouhabib and commander of the Lebanese armed forces Joseph Aoun.
Incessant Israeli bombardment and blockade of the Gaza Strip have continued, with at least 1 million people having been displaced, according to the UN relief agency for refugees.
Gaza is witnessing a dire humanitarian crisis with no electricity, while water, food, fuel and medical supplies are running out.
The fighting began when Hamas on Oct. 7 initiated Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, a multi-pronged surprise attack including a barrage of rocket launches and infiltrations into Israel via land, sea, and air. It said the incursion was in retaliation for the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and increased settler violence.
The Israeli military then launched Operation Swords of Iron against Hamas targets within the Gaza Strip.
Clashes have also flared up on the border between Lebanon and Israel.