Erdogan: Israel's Actions Have Ceased to Be Self-Defense

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has described Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip as blatant massacre and barbarism. According to TASS, he stated that Israel's actions have long ceased to be a matter of self-defense, instead becoming a manifestation of open cruelty, savagery, clear massacre, and barbarism.

"Those who talk about human rights and freedoms have ignored the right to life of the oppressed population of Gaza for 19 days," Erdogan stated.

Earlier, Erdogan had canceled all visits of Turkish officials to Israel. He also called on extra-regional actors not to escalate the situation in the Middle East by aiding Israel.