2024-09-23 02:06:36
“Once again, unfortunately, we see that Israel is carrying out attacks not as a state, but as a terrorist organization,” said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, commenting on the recent incidents involving explosions of pagers and radios in Lebanon.
This was reported by the Turkish Anadolu agency.
The Turkish leader stressed that these events are an example of “state terrorism directed against civilians.” In his opinion, the latest digital attacks clearly demonstrate Israel’s readiness to resort to “any provocation” to achieve its goals.
Speaking to reporters before leaving for the United States for the UN General Assembly, Erdogan reiterated his concern that Israel’s actions are not limited to the Gaza Strip. He noted that recent attacks on Lebanon confirm Israel’s plans to expand the conflict to the entire region. According to Erdogan, pressure on Israel must be increased to prevent the war from spreading further and avoid a regional catastrophe.
The Turkish president also announced his intention to use the UN platform to remind the world community of the need to “oppose the genocide in Gaza and condemn Israel’s aggressive policy.” He noted that the Israeli leadership is acting on the basis of “radical Zionist goals and is leading the region to an escalation of violence.”
Regarding possible meetings on the sidelines of the General Assembly, Erdogan did not confirm any certainty regarding a meeting with US President Joe Biden, but noted that both leaders would be present at some events.
Earlier, “Kursor” reported that Putin had commented on Erdogan’s words about the ownership of Crimea.
Putin noted that Erdogan’s statement could be connected with an attempt to soften sanctions pressure from the United States.