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Erdogan warns: Israel's policies threaten global catastrophe!
Erdogan sharply criticizes Israel for attacks on Iran. He warns of escalation and calls for international measures.
Erdogan warns: Israel's policies threaten global catastrophe!
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sharply criticized Israel after it recently carried out military attacks on Iran. In a statement, Erdogan described Israel's actions as an escalation that could plunge the world into catastrophe. Erdogan warned that the ongoing fighting in the Gaza Strip represented a strategy to destabilize the region. He classified this as a clear provocation and breach of international law, calling on the international community to take action. OE24 reports.
The international reaction to the tense developments is diverse. States around the world are calling on both Israel and Iran to stop their attacks and seek diplomatic solutions. In Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed reservations about the Israeli military strikes. He stressed the need to avoid escalation and not to endanger the stability of the region. According to Merz, there were night attacks by Israel on Iran, which are perceived as a serious threat from Iran's nuclear program. Tagesschau reports.
Reactions and diplomatic efforts
The Israeli government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has deemed the attacks necessary to stop Iran. Netanyahu briefed Merz on the military operations and emphasized that the decisions were made at the last minute. The federal government is also planning measures to protect its citizens in the region and has ordered the closure of the Israeli embassy in Berlin. Tagesschau reports.
Criticism of Israel also comes from other international actors. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on both sides for moderation, while Turkey has accused Israel of violating international law. NATO also called for a de-escalation of the situation in the Middle East after the international community warned of a major conflict. Tagesschau reports.
The Middle East conflict has deep historical roots, dating back to the late 19th century. It is territorial and ethnic in nature and is characterized by competing claims to the same territory. On October 7, 2023, there were massive attacks by Hamas that were perceived as a pogrom and are currently destabilizing everyday life in Israel and the region. The ensuing conflicts have left thousands of people dead on both the Palestinian and Israeli sides, and the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has deteriorated significantly. bpb.de reports.
By May 2024, around 36,000 dead and over 80,000 wounded, many of them civilians, had been counted on the Palestinian side. The military conflict has also led to the displacement of millions in the region, meaning the humanitarian situation remains precarious. bpb.de reports.