Turkish President: No Authority to Displace Palestinians
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Synopsis
Istanbul, Feb 10 (NationPress) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan asserted that no one has the authority to displace Palestinians from their homeland, emphasizing that Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem are integral to Palestinian identity. He criticized US and Israeli proposals for the region, highlighting regional dissent against such plans.
Key Takeaways
- Erdogan asserts Palestinians' right to their homeland.
- Criticism of US and Israeli plans for Gaza.
- Regional backlash against displacement proposals.
- Support for two-state solution emphasized.
- Concerns over Israeli government's intentions.
Istanbul, Feb 10 (NationPress) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized that no entity possesses the authority to displace Palestinians from their homeland.
"No one can remove Gazans from their historical and everlasting homeland. Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem are all part of the Palestinian territories," Erdogan stated during a press briefing at Ataturk Airport prior to his departure for a three-nation tour in Asia.
Despite the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas, Erdogan asserted, "we observe that the Israeli administration harbors more malicious and inhumane intentions."
He added, "The proposals from the new US administration concerning Gaza, influenced by the Zionist lobby, hold no significance for us."
During a joint press conference in Washington with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump expressed that the United States intends to "assert control over the Gaza Strip," relocate Palestinians to neighboring countries, and redevelop the coastal region, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
Trump claimed, "The Gaza Strip would be handed over to the United States by Israel once the fighting concludes," asserting that no US troops would be required to establish control. He mentioned, "Palestinians, including individuals like Chuck Schumer, would already have been relocated to much safer and more appealing communities, complete with modern homes in the area."
On Thursday, Netanyahu proposed in an interview with Israel's Channel 14 that "Saudi Arabia could create a Palestinian state; they possess ample land for it."
Both Trump's and Netanyahu's statements have ignited significant regional and international backlash, with various nations expressing their opposition to the displacement of Palestinians from their homeland and reaffirming their support for a two-state solution.
