Erdoğan: We will declare Israel to world as "war criminal"
"The Western world has mobilized its politicians and media to legitimize the heinous massacres of children, women, and innocent civilians occurring in Gaza. Israel's flagrant violations of international law have continued for 22 days. Now, Israel, be prepared to face global recognition as a war criminal. We are actively working towards this objective and will unveil Israel's war crimes to the international community," President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stressed in his comments while delivering a speech during the "Greater Palestine Meeting" held in Istanbul on Saturday to denounce Israeli massacres committed in the Gaza Strip.
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- Published Date: 05:50 | 28 October 2023
- Modified Date: 06:00 | 28 October 2023
At the "Greater Palestine Rally" held at Istanbul Ataturk Airport in response to the massacre committed by Israel in Gaza, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made the following statements in his speech:
It is both absurd and disheartening to witness them camouflage their unwavering support for those responsible for the deaths of innocent children with hollow ideals like democracy, human rights, and justice. It's widely understood that Israel is a mere pawn in the region, one that will be cast aside when its usefulness expires. There is no other way to rationalize the unfathomable cruelty displayed by those who, until yesterday, held the moral high ground due to their own sufferings.The true puppeteers behind the regional machinations are the ones who prop up the Israeli regime for their own gains. Israel, despite its show of power, cannot make a single move without their support. Even if it attempts to act independently, its actions invariably crumble within days. The Western powers, rather than getting their own hands dirty, employ various tactics, whether through financial incentives, sowing discord among factions, or utilizing vehicles like the Israeli government, to obfuscate their roles in these atrocities.
We are well aware of their machinations, having witnessed them time and time again. Like all charades, the deceitful strategies of the West have a finite lifespan and are now laid bare for all to see. We possess a deep understanding of the hidden hands that underlie the seemingly insignificant terrorists that have plagued the Northern regions of Iraq and Syria. Israel's involvement with groups such as the PKK, YPG, and FETO is no secret, whether it's through financial backing or the supply of arms. It's crucial that our nation also comprehends these intricacies.We are keenly aware of the elaborate plots against our nation masterminded by behind-the-scenes manoeuvres of European and American administrations. Their deceptive tactics, often hidden behind the facades of liberalism, libertarianism, free-market advocacy, and human rights, are designed to subvert our nation's progress. Today, we bear witness to these same truths unfolding in Gaza. The Western world has mobilized its politicians and media to legitimize the heinous massacres of children, women, and innocent civilians occurring in Gaza. Israel's flagrant violations of international law have continued for 22 days. Now, Israel should be prepared to be recognized worldwide as a war criminal. We are diligently working toward this goal and will expose Israel's war crimes to the global community."
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