Turkish president condemns Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, calls for global action

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned on Saturday Israel’s recent military actions in Lebanon, Anadolu Agency reports. “Israel’s policy of genocide, occupation, and invasion, which has been ongoing since Oct. 7, now targets Lebanon and the Lebanese people,” Erdogan said on X. He expressed deep concern over the loss of Lebanese lives, including children, in what he described as “brutal attacks.” Erdogan criticized the international community for enabling Israel’s actions, saying that as Tel Aviv continues to receive “weapons and ammunition support from its backers,” it becomes “increasingly reckless, defying all humanity, humanitarian values, and international law.” He stressed that Israel’s “politics of madness,” already seen in Gaza and Ramallah, must not be allowed to spread to Lebanon and other […]