20.06.2025 16:41
Speaking at the Islamic Cooperation Organization Youth Forum, President Erdoğan addressed U.S. President Donald Trump without naming him, stating, "Both the genocide in Gaza and the conflicts with Iran are unfortunately heading towards a point of no return. The influential powers over Israel should not fall for Netanyahu's game and should use their influence to establish a ceasefire and peace in our region."
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made important statements at the Islamic Cooperation Organization Youth Forum held at the Haliç University Congress Hall.
CALLED OUT TO TRUMP WITHOUT NAMING HIM
Referring to the ongoing war between Israel and Iran, Erdoğan called out to U.S. President Donald Trump without naming him. Erdoğan stated, "Both the genocide in Gaza and the conflicts with Iran are unfortunately heading towards an irretrievable point," and added, "Powerful forces that have influence over Israel should not fall into Netanyahu's trap and should use their influence for establishing a ceasefire and peace in our region."
Highlights from Erdoğan's statements;
"I greet you with my heartfelt feelings. I am experiencing the joy of coming together with you for the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum. I welcome each of our guests. I send my greetings and love to the young brothers and sisters of the Islamic world from all corners."
I sincerely salute the brave youth of Palestine who heroically defend their homeland against the brutal and merciless attacks of the Israeli government. I respectfully greet the courageous women of Gaza, the orphans and the bereaved, and all my Palestinian brothers despite all kinds of oppression. I pray that God be the helper of each one of them. I hope that the decisions made throughout the forum will be beneficial for the Islamic world and all of humanity.
The Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum is fulfilling an important mission through its collaborations with international organizations. I sincerely thank each young friend who runs and cares about the troubles of the ummah, and I wish them success in their efforts. We will be strong, we will be alive, and we will be powerful together.
I want to emphasize this particularly; as the Islamic world, we are going through a difficult process. The clouds of war, conflict, and instability have unfortunately covered the skies of our civilization geography. For the last two years, wherever we turn our faces, we encounter drama, war, and crimes against humanity. The Zionist Israeli government is mercilessly slaughtering children and women. It is expanding its illegal occupation policy without recognizing any principles. It uses hunger as a weapon. People waiting in food lines are brutally targeted. Places of worship and hospitals are being bombed.
"A GREAT SHAME AND AUDACITY BY ISRAEL"
Today, Israel, which complains about the damage to its hospitals, has carried out more than 700 attacks on health units in Gaza alone. Even ambulances carrying patients have not escaped Israeli attacks. There is a mentality that completely collapses Gaza's health infrastructure. For those who have turned Gaza into the world's largest concentration camp to talk about war crimes is not only inconsistency but also a great shame and audacity.
I must openly express this truth here. The primary responsible for the genocide in Gaza is the Netanyahu government, but those who remain silent about the massacre of the murder gang have also become complicit in these crimes. The blood of those innocent children has also stained the hands of those who have remained silent in the face of Israel's arrogance. Netanyahu and his government have written their names alongside tyrants like Hitler and Pol Pot due to the atrocities they have committed without recognizing any rules for months. This state of madness needs to end as soon as possible.
Another truth is that both the genocide in Gaza and the conflicts with Iran are unfortunately heading towards an irretrievable point. This banditry and madness must come to an end as soon as possible.
Powerful forces that have influence over Israel should not fall into Netanyahu's trap and should use their influence for establishing a ceasefire and peace in our region. Turkey is ready to support and contribute to every sincere step. Because we do not want to see more war, chaos, and civilian deaths. We advocate that civilian settlements should not be targeted. Our stance has always been like this, whether in the Russia-Ukraine war, in Syria, or elsewhere.
"WE SAY LONG LIVE FREE PALESTINE"
We have never wavered in our stance. We have never hesitated to stand by the oppressed. We looked at what the oppressed and victims said, not what others said. Today, we stand firm in the same place. Today, we say peace, diplomacy, and justice. Today, we say long live free Palestine.
As Turkey, I declare once again that we stand by the Palestinian people. As 86 million, we are all alongside our Palestinian brothers and sisters, and we will continue to be by their side.
Anyone who does not raise their voice against all this tragedy and injustice has become complicit in all these crimes. It is essential that we act in a manner befitting our faith.
The most fundamental problem of the Islamic world is the lack of unity. Thank God we have everything. We have strategically important geographies and a strong defense industry. Our greatest deficiency is unity and solidarity.
"ISLAM IS THE HIGHEST IDENTITY OF ALL OF US"
We will not divide, we will not fall into conflict with each other. We will be companions to one another. If you believe, you are certainly superior. It is very important for you to unite and come together. Our languages, colors, and sects may differ. Our worldviews and lifestyles may differ. All of these are valuable and meaningful. Before all these identities, we are Muslims. Islam is the highest identity of all of us.