Key facts
- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Israel of having no intention for peace and pursuing expansionist policies.
- Fidan warned that unchecked Israeli expansionism could trigger a global crisis.
- He emphasized that international focus must remain on the Gaza Strip.
- Fidan identified Israel's goals as territorial expansion for 'Greater Israel' and weakening neighboring states.
- Concerns were raised about potential divisions in Syria due to Israeli actions.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned that Israel's alleged expansionist policies and lack of intention for peace could lead to a global crisis if the international community fails to take diplomatic action. Speaking after meetings in Amman, Jordan, and in Doha, Qatar, Fidan stated that Israel is using diplomatic platforms to advance its "illegal strategies" aimed at territorial expansion and weakening regional countries.
Fidan stressed that the international community's attention should not be diverted from the Gaza Strip, despite other global tensions, as this would only benefit Israel's policies. He highlighted that Israel's continued actions, such as killing Palestinian children and bombing hospitals, demonstrate a clear disregard for peace. The Turkish minister identified a two-pronged Israeli strategy: expanding territory to establish 'Greater Israel' and weakening neighboring nations.