Türkiye has condemned Israel’s actions in the occupied Palestinian territories, warning that recent decisions could undermine prospects for a two-state solution.
Speaking during the Turkish Defence Ministry’s weekly press briefing on Thursday, spokesperson Zeki Akturk criticised Israel for continuing ceasefire violations despite moving into the second phase of a Gaza peace plan.
Israel has faced global condemnation after its Security Cabinet approved measures on Sunday aimed at changing the legal and civil framework in the occupied West Bank that will strengthen Israeli control. Several leaders have described it as a step toward de facto annexation of the occupied Palestinian territory.
Akturk said Ankara condemned Israel’s decisions aimed at imposing a new legal and administrative status on the occupied West Bank following widespread destruction and attacks in Gaza.
He stressed that such measures constitute a clear violation of international law and risk damaging ongoing efforts toward a negotiated settlement.
“We once again emphasise that we will continue to support the Palestinian people’s efforts to establish an independent and sovereign state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital,” Akturk said.
To a question, the spokesperson said Türkiye is closely monitoring the implementation of the January 30 agreement between the Syrian government and the YPG terror group.
