STORY: Forced displacement in Gaza "pure brutality": Erdogan
SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 14, 2025
DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2025
LENGTH: 00:01:04
LOCATION: ANKARA
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST:
1. Photo of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with journalists on the presidential plane (Courtesy of Turkish Presidency)
2. various of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Courtesy of Turkish Presidency)
3. various of Palestinians returning to Gaza (Courtesy of Ihlas News Agency)
4. various of Turkish aid ship bound for Gaza (Courtesy of Ihlas News Agency)

STORYLINE:

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan strongly condemned any forced displacement in Gaza on Friday, calling it "pure beastliness" and completely unacceptable.

Speaking to journalists on his flight from visits to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Pakistan, Erdogan said the United States "is making a serious miscalculation regarding our region."

He emphasized that it was crucial not to adopt an approach that disregards the history, values, and accumulated experience of the region. He also warned that ignoring the suffering there would not benefit Washington.

Erdogan called on U.S. President Donald Trump to honor his pre-election promises by pursuing peace rather than war.

"There is no place in this region for an 'I did it, so it's done' approach," he said.

Erdogan highlighted the humanitarian and legal concerns surrounding the ongoing crisis, stressed the need for a fair solution that respects international law and human rights, and reaffirmed Türkiye's commitment to advocating for Palestinian rights on the international stage.

"It is crucial to ensure the protection of the Palestinian people and to seek a fair solution. Türkiye has always defended Palestinian rights and has actively worked to draw attention to this issue on the international platform. Our efforts in securing ceasefires cannot be denied," the president said.

"Any steps taken must be in line with the will of the Palestinian people and should offer a truly fair resolution," he said.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ankara.
(XHTV)