President Erdogan lauds Brazil's support for Gaza amid Israeli attacks

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan praised Brazil's unwavering stance on Gaza in a Thursday phone call with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

According to a statement released by the Turkish Communications Directorate, President Erdogan appreciated Brazil's response to Israel's aggression in the Palestinian territories and emphasized the need to intensify efforts for a lasting ceasefire and humanitarian assistance to the region.

The two leaders also discussed bilateral relations and global and regional issues.

President Erdogan underlined that despite Hamas' acceptance of the cease-fire, Israel continued to escalate its attacks and stressed the importance of supporting initiatives to recognize the State of Palestine.

Regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Erdogan stated that Ankara closely follows the situation and urged both sides to return to negotiations for a just peace based on rights and international law.

Erdogan expressed his condolences for the victims of the floods and landslides in Brazil and expressed solidarity with the Brazilian people.

Despite all these developments, Israel's attacks, which began on Oct. 7, continue.

The devastation inflicted on Palestinian lives by Israel's relentless attacks on Gaza over the past six months has reached staggering levels. According to reports, over 76,000 Palestinians have been injured and more than 34,000 have tragically lost their lives.

The fact that nearly 14,000 children were among the dead underscores the devastating impact of the violence on Gaza's most vulnerable population.

The gravity of the situation has led to "genocide" accusations against Israel by the U.N. Security Council, reflecting the severity of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Source: AA