Turkey’s Erdogan calls for ‘constant pressure’ on Israel over Gaza ceasefire

By AP 18 January 2025, 5:38 pm

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FILE - Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a plenary session at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit, November 12, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool, File)

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel is a “hopeful development” but also warns that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a “long record” of violating ceasefire agreements.

“Everyone should do their part to prevent a return to the past in Gaza, and constant pressure should be put on Israel,” Erdogan says at a ruling party congress.

Erdogan also addresses Turkey’s relationship with the new Syrian administration and praises its “inclusive“ approach.

“We will provide all kinds of support so that Syria can become whole, strong, and prosperous again,” Erdogan says.