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Saturday, October 7, 2023
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Saturday, October 7, 2023
Turkey declines to condemn Hamas as it calls for restoration of calm in region
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry declines to condemn Hamas or say the word “terrorism,” saying only that they “are deeply concerned about the violence and tension occurred [sic] in Israel and Palestine today.”
“We attach high importance to the restoration of calm in the region as soon as possible, and strongly condemn the loss of civilian lives. We underline that acts of violence and associated escalations will not benefit anyone, and call on the parties to act with restraint and avoid impulsive steps.”
Ankara also urges “the parties” to work toward a two-state solution.
