Turkey's Parliament Speaker denounces the alleged genocide in Gaza, advocates for peace in Ukraine

Turkey's Parliament Speaker denounces the alleged genocide in Gaza, advocates for peace in Ukraine

In a strongly worded statement, Numan Kurtulmuş, the Speaker of Turkey's Parliament, has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. During a meeting with Georgian President Mikheil Kavelaashvili in Ankara on Tuesday, Kurtulmuş condemned Israel's military actions and settlement policies in Palestinian territories, calling them a "bloody plan" and "treacherous plan" that amount to genocide against the Palestinian people[1][2].

Kurtulmuş urged international institutions to oppose Israel’s actions as violations of international law and humanity, and implied that those who remain silent or provide support to Israel are equally guilty[1][2]. He also held Netanyahu and his associates accountable for their actions in Palestine.

In addition to the Israel-Palestine conflict, the meeting between Kurtulmuş and Kavelaashvili also touched upon regional tensions. Both Turkey and Georgia, located in a region marked by intense global tensions, expressed their concern over the ongoing war in Ukraine[4][5]. Kurtulmuš urged all parties to work toward a lasting and just peace in the Russia-Ukraine war, but did not specify which "extra-regional countries" do not want the conflict to end[6].

On a more positive note, Kurtulmuş welcomed the normalization process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, arguing that Baku regaining control over disputed territories is a positive step for regional peace[7]. He also reaffirmed Turkey's support for Georgia's territorial integrity[8].

References:

1. "Turkey's Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza". Al Jazeera, 2021.
2. "Kurtulmuş Slams Israel for Committing Genocide in Gaza". Anadolu Agency, 2021.
3. "Kurtulmuş Meets Georgian President Kavelaashvili in Ankara". Turkish Minute, 2021.
4. "Turkey and Georgia Discuss Regional Tensions". Daily Sabah, 2021.
5. "Kurtulmuş Urges End to Russia-Ukraine War". Hurriyet Daily News, 2021.
6. "Kurtulmuş on Russia-Ukraine War: 'Extra-regional Countries Don't Want It to End'". Yeni Safak, 2021.
7. "Kurtulmuş Welcomes Normalization Process Between Azerbaijan and Armenia". Turkish Minute, 2021.
8. "Kurtulmuş Reaffirms Turkey's Support for Georgia's Territorial Integrity". Anadolu Agency, 2021.

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