Restriction on Al-Aqsa
Erdogan also condemned restrictions on access to Al-Aqsa Mosque, saying it had been closed to Muslim worshippers for more than two weeks, calling it a violation of religious rights and a provocation in an already volatile environment.
He highlighted the mounting humanitarian toll, pointing to civilian casualties and displacement across conflict zones.
“Innocent children are being brutally massacred while attending classes in their schools. People are being forced to flee the lands they have inhabited for centuries,” he said.
Türkiye has been increasingly vocal in its criticism of Israel’s military campaign, positioning itself as a leading regional voice warning against further escalation.