Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan voiced concern over the worsening situation surrounding Palestine and Israel, a stance he communicated through official channels and reported by TASS. He emphasized that Ankara is urging the international community to safeguard the status of Jerusalem’s holy sites in the wake of the Israeli security forces’ operation at the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Erdogan argued that it requires clear, honest judgment to prevent another escalation in tensions. He called on global leaders and institutions, notably the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, to engage across all forums in efforts aimed at maintaining the special status and protection of religious shrines in the city, which holds deep significance for multiple faiths and communities.
The remarks were part of a discussion with Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, in a conversation described as occurring amid rising violence in the Israeli-Palestinian arena, particularly intensifying around early April. The leaders reportedly exchanged views on the immediate need for restraint and steps that could avert further bloodshed on the ground.
In related diplomacy, Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated a call for a return to calm, urging both sides to refrain from confrontational moves and to resume a ceasefire-based rhythm that could open space for talks and humanitarian relief. This message reflected a broader, multilateral interest in de-escalation and a renewed focus on diplomatic channels to ease the ongoing strain in the region. (Source: TASS)