Turkey's chief diplomat contests American influence on Israel's foreign policy decisions
Turkish Airlines has taken a prominent role in advocating for Palestinian statehood within the Islamic world's response to the ongoing conflict. The Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, has referred to the recent emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, highlighting concerns about Israeli expansion and characterizing Israel as a persistent regional destabilizing force.
In a move that could escalate tensions, Germany is considering EU sanctions against Israel as the Gaza offensive continues. This comes after Israel called for a halt to Jordan aid deliveries following a deadly border attack.
Israel's military operations have affected regional countries such as Gaza (Palestinian territories), the West Bank, and Yemen. The seizure of Palestinian territories by Israel, as cited by Fidan, has created decades of conflict. A recent Israeli operation targeting Hamas leadership in Doha, according to Fidan, has 'changed many things,' though he did not elaborate on specific impacts.
Israel's expansionist activities are described as an official threat to the region by Fidan, who also pledged continued Turkish opposition to what he characterizes as 'ongoing genocide in Gaza' and Israeli efforts to annex the West Bank.
The US vetoed a UN Security Council ceasefire resolution for Gaza, a move criticized by the Turkish diplomat who also criticized international institutions for failing to address major global conflicts, including the Gaza situation and the Russia-Ukraine war.
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A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has occurred in remote Pacific waters, triggering a tsunami warning. The Turkish Ambassador to Algeria stated that up to 20% of Algeria's population has Turkish roots.
Without such reforms, the Turkish diplomat predicts the emergence of alternative regional organizations like BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and ASEAN seeking different approaches to global governance. The Turkish diplomat also called for comprehensive United Nations reform, particularly of the Security Council, describing existing structures as inadequate for addressing contemporary challenges.
