18.05.2026 21:00
President Erdogan, speaking to the cameras after the cabinet meeting, strongly condemned Israel's attack on the Sumud Fleet carrying aid to Gaza. Calling on the world to take action against Israel, President Erdogan said, "I condemn the barbarism committed by Israel against the Global Sumud Fleet."
The Cabinet convened under the chairmanship of President Erdogan. The meeting at the Presidential Complex lasted 2 hours. After the meeting, President Erdogan, appearing before the cameras, reacted to Israel's attack on the Global Somut Fleet carrying aid to Gaza.
ERDOGAN: WE ARE MAKING EFFORTS TO BRING OUR CITIZENS ON THE FLEET
Erdogan stated: "Israel displays all kinds of barbarism, including airstrikes targeting Gazan civilians. We have witnessed once again how Israel is governed by a fascist mentality. An attack was carried out by Israel on the Global Somut Fleet. I condemn this piracy and banditry in the strongest terms. I reiterate that Turkey stands by the people of Gaza. We are making the necessary efforts to ensure the safe return of our citizens on the fleet to our country. We call on the international community to take action now."
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