Turkiye’s unyielding support for Palestine

IN the midst of a fractured and often polarised global response to the humanitarian crisis in Palestine, one nation’s consistent voice has echoed through the years with resolute clarity: Tiirkiye.

- HALIM GENCOGLU

From humanitarian aid to diplomatic advocacy, Tiirkiye’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause is a cornerstone of its foreign policy and moral compass. Yet, despite the depth of this solidarity, a curious silence often surrounds it particularly on international social media platforms, where Tiirkiye’s efforts are either downplayed, misrepresented, or altogether ignored.

Tiirkiye’s connection to Palestine is nota product of recent geopolitical calculations. It is rooted in historical, cultural, and religious bonds that stretch back centuries, particularly during the Ottoman era, when Jerusalem held a special administrative and spiritual status. But in modern times, this solidarity has taken powerful, tangible forms.

At the 2009 World Economic Forum in Davos, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confronted Israeli President Shimon Peres during a heated debate on Gaza, saying: “When it comes to killing, you know very well how to kill” Erdogan then walked off the stage.