21.03.2026 21:50
Former Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu addressed the humanitarian dramas and regional threats occurring in the Islamic world. Highlighting the civilian deaths in the region from Gaza to Lebanon and from Al-Aqsa Mosque to Iran, Soylu emphasized that Turkey is also being drawn into this circle of fire. Using harsh expressions towards Israel, Soylu stated, "From Hatay, Israel has been here for 5 hours. We can sacrifice 300-400 thousand martyrs, but with God's permission, there will be no country called Israel left. With God's permission, there will be none."
The former Interior Minister, Chairman of the Interior Affairs Commission of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, and AK Party Istanbul Deputy Süleyman Soylu, who attended the Eid greeting program organized by the AK Party Gaziosmanpaşa District Presidency, made striking evaluations regarding the developments in the region in his speech here.
"WHILE WE CELEBRATE EID, CIVILIANS ARE LOSING THEIR LIVES IN GAZA, AL-AQSA MOSQUE, AND LEBANON"
Starting his speech by emphasizing the spiritual atmosphere of Eid, Soylu conveyed a message of unity and togetherness. He stated, "May Allah grant us to reach many more Eids and Ramadans together in peace, unity, and joy."
Continuing his speech, Soylu drew attention to the developments in the Islamic geography, particularly mentioning the conflicts in the Middle East. He said, "While we celebrate Eid, civilians are losing their lives in Gaza, Al-Aqsa Mosque, and Lebanon. We see that 165 girls have been killed in Iran," and noted that the events point to a common issue. Arguing that the events are shaped through a Muslim identity, Soylu stated, "These people have a single common characteristic: they are Muslims."
"THEY ARE TRYING TO PULL TURKEY INTO THIS FIRE"
Expressing that Turkey is being drawn into this process, Soylu said, "They are trying to pull Turkey into this fire. However, our President's determined and cautious stance presents an important balancing factor against these traps."
"WE MAY LOSE 300-400 THOUSAND MARTYRS, BUT WITH GOD'S PERMISSION, THERE WILL BE NO COUNTRY CALLED ISRAEL"
In the later part of his speech, Soylu used harsh expressions towards Israel, pointing to geographical proximity, saying, "Maybe you are not aware, but we are neighbors to Israel here. I say very clearly. We share a border. Maybe you are not aware, I repeat, we share a border."
Soylu concluded his speech with striking statements: "By God, if he tries to do to us what he has done to Muslims; I say this as a son of this country, as a person who has lived the martyrdom as an honor since childhood in my mind: It takes 5 hours from Hatay to Israel. We may lose 300-400 thousand martyrs, but with God's permission, there will be no country called Israel. With God's permission, there will be none, with God's permission, there will be none, with God's permission, there will be none."