Erdogan: Struggle against Zionism necessary for Turkey's survival

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Saturday that the struggle against Zionism is necessary for Turkey's survival. Speaking at an event, he said, "The genocidal, occupying, expansionist ideology called Zionism threatens not only me, not only our party, not only our alliance, it threatens everyone." He added, "When we struggle against Zionism, we are not waging this struggle for ourselves or for personal reasons. We are doing it for our own survival and for the survival of our nation."

Erdogan also referred to the killing of innocent people in Gaza, saying, "Today, the world is witnessing crimes that go beyond any international law and humanitarian standards. Children, women and innocent people in Gaza and Lebanon are victims of these crimes, and the international community is watching this human tragedy instead of taking practical action."

The Turkish president highlighted his country's stance, stating, "We have proven that we are committed to our humanitarian and Islamic obligations in practice. Cutting off trade relations with Israel was not just an economic decision, but a moral and political stance to show the world that silence in the face of crime is a crime itself."

According to Mehr News, Erdogan's remarks come amid ongoing tensions in the region, with Turkey taking a firm position against Israeli policies.