Intensified international recognition of Palestine expected to escalate pressure on Israel, according to Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made a series of statements during his return flight from Doha, Qatar, expressing his support for Palestine and criticism towards Israel.
The New York Declaration, adopted at the U.N. General Assembly with the support of 142 countries, has launched a process that has fundamentally reshaped the diplomatic balance on the Palestinian issue. Western countries that have announced their intention to recognize Palestinian statehood at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September 2025 include France, the United Kingdom (conditional on Israeli concessions), Canada, Portugal, Malta, and Australia. Belgium and Luxembourg also declared plans to recognize Palestine by that time, while New Zealand is considering it. Norway, Spain, and Ireland had already recognized Palestine earlier in 2024.
Britain, Australia, Canada, Belgium, Luxembourg, and unspecified other Western countries have announced plans to recognize Palestinian statehood at the upcoming U.N. General Assembly session. French President Emmanuel Macron is spearheading the initiative to recognize a Palestinian state as international condemnation mounts over Israel's nearly two-year offensive in Gaza.
Erdogan stated that a government that prioritizes inclusivity is now in power in Syria and reaffirmed Ankara's support for Damascus. He also warned that Israel was seeking to weaken Syria through aggression and a 'divide-and-rule' strategy. Erdogan likened the Israeli government to a murderous network built on fascist ideology and compared its leader, Netanyahu, to Hitler, stating that both leaders are blind to looming catastrophes.
During the Doha summit, Erdogan held high-level meetings with several leaders, reiterating Turkey's full support for both Qatar and Palestine. He also responded to a question on Libya, stating that a constructive dialogue must be established between the east and west of Libya.
Another significant step toward safeguarding Syria's territorial integrity was the integration agreement reached in March between Damascus and the YPG-led Syrian Democratic Forces in the country's northeast. The recent U.N. vote underscores Israel's growing isolation.
Erdogan believes a major achievement in terms of international law would be if the Benghazi administration ratified the maritime delimitation agreement signed between Turkey and Tripoli. However, it is unclear if and when this agreement will be ratified.
The offensive in Gaza, nearly two years old, continues to be a source of international concern and condemnation. Erdogan's statements and the actions of Western countries suggest a growing global pressure on Israel to address the ongoing conflict and find a peaceful solution.
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