The Turkish president continues to emphasize support for the Palestinian movement Hamas amid the ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict. He asserts that there will be no pressure to classify Hamas as a terrorist organization, emphasizing that Turkey maintains direct contacts with Hamas leaders and endorses their leadership choices.
In public remarks, the president criticized Israeli military actions in the Gaza region, accusing Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Israeli government of crimes against humanity. He frames the conflict as a humanitarian crisis and calls for accountability for actions taken in Gaza.
In late 2023, the Turkish leader reiterated Türkiye’s stance on Hamas, stating that Palestine would not recognize Hamas as a terrorist organization. The statement reflects a longstanding viewpoint that concerns about classification are intertwined with broader political and regional considerations.
Previously, the Turkish president warned that Israel bears responsibility for war crimes in the Gaza Strip, urging international authorities to address these concerns seriously. The rhetoric underscores Turkey’s position on civilian impacts and human rights in the region.
There have also been comments on how the United States views Hamas, highlighting differences in perspective among major international actors and the ongoing effort to shape a coordinated response to the conflict. The overall message from Ankara stresses a commitment to dialogue and regional stability while defending its policy toward Hamas.