Erdogan condemns israeli massacres in Rafah, vows accountability for Netanyahu
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vehemently condemned the recent deadly Israeli airstrikes in Rafah during his address at the 'Century of Turkiye Constitution Symposium' held at the Adnan Menderes Congress Center in Istanbul.
Erdogan pledged to hold Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accountable for the "barbaric" attacks that claimed the lives of at least 45 displaced Palestinians.
The Gaza Civil Defence Agency confirmed the death toll, highlighting the severe impact of the strikes that targeted a camp for displaced persons. The attack has incited widespread condemnation throughout the Arab world.
Reports indicated that two senior Hamas operatives were among those killed in the airstrikes, which prompted the Israeli army to announce an investigation into the civilian casualties. The offensive followed a rocket attack on Tel Aviv, leading to protests from Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, and Qatar.
The Gaza Civil Defense Agency described the aftermath as chaotic and devastating, with many bodies charred and survivors recounting horrific scenes. Footage from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society showed paramedics rushing to evacuate the wounded, including children.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) reported a surge of casualties seeking treatment for injuries and burns at their field hospital. Palestinian families were seen surveying the blackened remains of tents and vehicles, reflecting the extensive destruction caused by the airstrikes.
The international community continues to react strongly to the ongoing violence, with calls for accountability and an immediate cessation of hostilities. (ILKHA)