Israel Gradually Occupies Palestinian Territories, Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stated that the entire Middle East region is paying the price for Israel's actions, TRT Haber reports.

"Israel is gradually occupying Palestinian territories, ignoring fundamental human rights in the region and violating international law. The price of this aggression is being paid not only by our Palestinian brothers and sisters and the friendly people of Lebanon but by the entire region," Erdogan said.

The Turkish president also noted that Ankara is making necessary efforts to reduce military operations in the region, referring to the ongoing conflict surrounding Iran.

"Despite the ongoing conflicts in our region, Turkey’s economy continues to remain strong. We are making special efforts to minimize the impact of military operations on our citizens," said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.