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Erdoğan accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'erase Palestine from global agenda'
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Erdoğan accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'erase Palestine from global agenda'

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to "erase Palestine from the global agenda."
  • Erdoğan made the remarks during a joint press conference with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara.
  • Abbas reiterated the call for a two-state solution with East Jerusalem as Palestine's capital.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan launched a sharp attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of seeking to "erase Palestine from the global agenda." Erdoğan's remarks came during a joint press conference in Ankara with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who is visiting the Turkish capital.

It is evident that the Netanyahu government seeks to erase Palestine from the global agenda by exploiting the chaos and new conflicts in the region. Whatever it does, it will not succeed.

— Recep Tayyip ErdoğanThe Turkish President accused Israel of trying to remove Palestine from global attention.

"It is evident that the Netanyahu government seeks to erase Palestine from the global agenda by exploiting the chaos and new conflicts in the region," Erdoğan stated. He asserted that despite Israel's efforts, the Palestinian issue would continue to resonate with people worldwide. Erdoğan pledged Turkey's unwavering support for the Palestinian cause in all international forums.

The Palestinian issue will continue to win the hearts of peoples, despite their (Israel's) efforts to destroy it. Turkey will continue to support the Palestinian issue with the greatest determination and from every forum.

— Recep Tayyip ErdoğanErdoğan affirmed Turkey's commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause.

Erdoğan criticized the current Israeli administration for its "aggressive behavior," contrasting it with what he described as the "constructive stance" of the Palestinians. He emphasized that a just peace is unattainable without an end to the occupation and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Despite the constructive stance of our Palestinian brothers, the current Israeli administration insists on its aggressive behavior.

— Recep Tayyip ErdoğanErdoğan criticized Israel's actions while acknowledging the Palestinian approach.

For his part, Mahmoud Abbas echoed the call for a two-state solution. He expressed support for international efforts to implement UN Resolution 2803, aiming to end the war, restore Palestinian legitimacy in Gaza, and facilitate a political process. Abbas stressed that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the Palestinian state.

A just peace cannot be achieved without ending the occupation and establishing the independent state of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital.

— Mahmoud AbbasThe Palestinian Authority President outlined the conditions for a just peace.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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