05.02.2025 20:40
A reaction came from Derya Yanık, the Chair of the Human Rights Inquiry Commission of the Turkish Grand National Assembly and AK Party Osmaniye Deputy, regarding the Gaza plan mentioned by U.S. President Donald Trump during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Yanık stated, "They have used hunger and thirst as a weapon. Now they want to drive people out of their own homeland. This is a clear policy of genocide."
US President Donald Trump's Gaza plan, mentioned during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has drawn criticism from the Chair of the Human Rights Investigation Commission of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) and AK Party Osmaniye Deputy Derya Yanık.
"AS TURKEY, WE REJECT AND CONDEMN"
In a statement made via social media, Yanık expressed that the Palestinians leaving Gaza is completely contrary to the region's history and realities, stating, "As Turkey, we vehemently reject and condemn such impositions."
"THE OCCUPIERS ARE NOT THE PALESTINIANS, BUT ISRAEL"
In her statement, Yanık included the following remarks: "The occupiers in the region are not the Palestinians, but Israel. While Israel is systematically trying to destroy Palestine step by step, this proposal put forward means forced migration and ethnic cleansing. Forcing people out of their homeland is not just a migration issue; it is an attempt to erase an entire people's identity."
"THIS IS CLEARLY A POLICY OF GENOCIDE"
They bombed hospitals, schools, and places of worship. They used hunger and thirst as weapons. Now they want to drive people from their own homeland. This is clearly a policy of genocide!
"THOSE WHO REMAIN SILENT WILL BE CONDEMNED IN THE CONSCIENCE OF HUMANITY"
Those who remain silent in the face of the blatant violation of human rights, international law, and justice will be condemned not only before history but also in the conscience of humanity. The rule of law, the protection of innocent civilians, and the prevention of forced displacements are the common responsibility of the international community.
"AS TURKEY, WE WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE JUST STRUGGLE OF THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE"
As Turkey, we are determined to continue supporting the just struggle of the Palestinian people and to be defenders of justice and human dignity. We hope for the establishment of lasting peace and a fair solution as soon as possible."
WHAT DID TRUMP SAY?
US President Donald Trump announced during a press conference held with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the US that they would economically develop the region after the relocation of approximately 2 million Palestinians living in Gaza, stating, "The United States will take over the Gaza Strip and we will do business with it." The US President said, "We will take ownership of it and will be responsible for the removal of all dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons there."