Ongoing Genocide in Gaza and Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict Have Reached a Critical Stage – President Erdoğan

Ongoing Genocide in Gaza and Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict Have Reached a Critical Stage – President Erdoğan
Turkey, 20 June 2025

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has warned that the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the rapidly escalating conflict between Iran and Israel have reached a critical stage — one from which there may be no return.

Speaking on Friday at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Youth Forum, Erdoğan said,
“This madness must end as soon as possible.”

He cautioned that,
“The consequences of this conflict will not be limited to the Middle East; it could deeply affect the security of both Europe and Asia for years to come.”

Erdoğan harshly criticized Israel’s actions, pointing to its double standards:
“Israel now complains that its hospitals have been damaged, yet they themselves have already attacked more than 700 healthcare facilities in Gaza.”

He called on the international community to push for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, stating,
“Now is the time to speak out for humanity. This aggression must be stopped.”

Erdoğan’s remarks come at a time when tensions between Iran and Israel are rising at an alarming rate and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached catastrophic proportions.