Israel continues to undermine all efforts to end war: Erdoğan

ANKARA

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on April 6 that the war that began on Feb. 28 in the Middle East continues to claim lives despite diplomatic efforts, accusing Israel of undermining initiatives aimed at ending the conflict.

Speaking after a Cabinet meeting at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, President Erdoğan said: "Israeli government continues to undermine all efforts to end war."

He also said Israel “proves it feeds on tensions” by keeping Al-Aqsa Mosque closed, pursuing the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, and escalating tensions in Lebanon and Syria.

Erdogan further stressed that recent developments in the region underline the importance of Türkiye’s “Terror-free Türkiye” process, launched to strengthen internal unity and solidarity.

"At a time when attempts are being made to build walls between Turks, Kurds, Arabs, and Persians, we can neutralize these plots with our vision of a terror-free Türkiye and a terror-free region," he added.