Erdoğan calls for international pressure on Israel during conversation with Saudi Crown Prince
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia held a phone conversation on Saturday to discuss pressing regional and global issues, including the ongoing genocide in Palestine.
According to a statement from the Turkish presidency, the call focused significantly on the situation in Gaza and the broader Palestinian territories, where Israel's actions have been described as genocidal.
President Erdoğan emphasized the need for increased international pressure on Israel to address what he termed as crimes against humanity.
Erdoğan called for an immediate halt to Israeli attacks and human rights violations, stressing the necessity for a lasting ceasefire. He also highlighted the importance of coordinated action by Islamic countries to address the crisis effectively.
The discussion between Erdoğan and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman underscores a growing concern among regional leaders about the humanitarian impact of the conflict in Gaza. (ILKHA)