Turkey mobilizes all available resources and diplomatic efforts to assist Gaza, according to Erdogan
In the ongoing Gaza crisis, Turkey has taken a firm stance against Israel's military actions and blockade, expressing deep concern for the humanitarian plight of Palestinians. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has labelled Israel as a "terror state" in his comments about the crisis[1].
Turkey's NGOs and associations have organized large-scale protests in Istanbul, denouncing what they call Israel's "genocide" in Gaza. The protests highlight the worsening humanitarian crisis due to restrictions on food, medicine, electricity, and water[2]. Official Turkish positions reiterate condemnation of Israel’s operations as violations of international law, with President Erdogan and Turkish officials calling for urgent truce efforts and supporting diplomatic initiatives for ceasefire[3].
The Turkish President has also expressed hope for peace, freedom, and stability for Gaza. In his role as the president of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Erdogan has called for an extraordinary meeting of foreign ministers regarding the crisis in Gaza[4]. Turkey has mobilized its resources and diplomatic capabilities to help Gaza, working to stop the brutality and ensure uninterrupted humanitarian aid reaches the Gazan population.
Regarding the recent Azerbaijan-Armenia peace agreement, the search results do not provide direct information on Turkey’s official response to this development as of August 2025. However, given Turkey’s historically close relations with Azerbaijan and its regional diplomacy, it can be inferred that Ankara is likely supportive or at least cautiously optimistic about peace efforts in the South Caucasus region, while simultaneously maintaining its broader strategic interests[5].
The Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal, initialed in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 8, is seen by Erdogan as a means to establish a peaceful environment in the region[6]. The revival of road and rail links, the opening of border gates, and the free flow of trade in the South Caucasus are expected to serve the interests of all countries in the region due to the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal[7].
As the crisis in Gaza continues, the death toll rises, with Israel's military campaign in Gaza resulting in the death of nearly 61,500 people since October 2023[8]. The military campaign has led to famine-related deaths, underscoring the urgent need for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid access[9].
Under Erdogan's leadership, Turkey is playing a significant role in addressing the crisis in the Turkic world, demonstrating a commitment to upholding international law and promoting peace and stability in the region.
References:
- Anadolu Agency
- Hurriyet Daily News
- Daily Sabah
- Anadolu Agency
- Al Jazeera
- Anadolu Agency
- Reuters
- United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
- Amnesty International
- Turkey, under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, continues to express deep concern over the ongoing Gaza crisis and has labeled Israel's actions as violations of international law.
- Turkish NGOs and associations in Istanbul have organized protests against Israel's military actions in Gaza, denouncing them as acts of genocide.
- As the president of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Erdogan has called for urgent truce efforts in Gaza and has supported diplomatic initiatives for a ceasefire.
- In the South Caucasus region, Turkey, with its historically close relations with Azerbaijan, is likely supportive or cautiously optimistic about the recent peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
