Erdogan's spokesman: "We will continue to oppose Netanyahu's genocide"
Fahrettin Altun stated that Israel is more isolated than ever, but his country "will not fall for Netanyahu's games." In Syria, it was confirmed that a Turkish delegation visited the military airport that had been targeted by an Israeli strike.
Fahrettin Altun, the spokesman for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, attacked Israel, stating that Turkey "will fight against Netanyahu's genocide" and that the country "will not fall for his games." In an interview with the state-run Anadolu Agency, Altun said:
"Turkey will continue to fight against Netanyahu's destabilizing activities, the genocide, and we will stand by all countries that pursue a policy of peace in our region, especially in Syria. Turkey is one of the most experienced and established countries in the region. Our state tradition is deep. We are a cautious, calm, and strong country."
Altun qualified his remarks, saying: "History clearly proves that there is nothing we have not done for our security, the survival of our state, and the well-being of our nation. This understanding remains unchanged even today. However, we are experienced enough not to fall for the games of figures like Netanyahu, whose goal is to undermine peace and stability in our region."
Altun claimed that Israel is more isolated than ever: "The threats and lies that Netanyahu voiced in the interview regarding Turkey and Syria are a new reflection of the Israeli Prime Minister's growing international isolation, political fears, and illusions. However, Netanyahu's attempts to mislead international public opinion by creating imaginary threats and enemies are no longer useful. The international community now agrees on the evil of his policies."
"The Netanyahu government, as it stands now, has abandoned all diplomatic and dialogue efforts. The fundamental problem with the current regime is that it equates security not with stability and diplomacy, but with constant aggression. Therefore, the central dynamic in his approach towards Turkey is not that Turkey poses a threat to Israel, but that Turkey, with its current power and influence, has implemented a wise policy that confronts the damage Israel is causing to regional security and stability," the spokesman said.
Syria confirms Turkish delegation's visit
Syrian sources told the American news agency AP that a Turkish delegation did indeed visit the air force base in northern Syria on Monday. Two officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the Turkish delegation visited the air force base in the Idlib province to inspect restoration work being carried out at the facility. This is the first confirmation of a Turkish presence at the Abu Duhur base.
In his remarks, Al-Shibani clarified that Syria is still interested in a de-escalation agreement and has not closed the door to negotiations, but demanded that Israel re-evaluate its policy:
"We tried to reach an agreement with Israel, but it backed out of its commitments. We are still interested in reaching an agreement with Israel to reduce the escalation. We have not closed the door to negotiations with Israel. Israel must re-evaluate its policy towards Syria."
He further noted that Syria made it clear to the USA that it does not trust Israeli intentions, and emphasized that as a sovereign state, it has the right to establish alliances and cooperation with any country, including Turkey: "We made it clear to the USA that we do not trust Israel's intentions towards Syria. Syria is a sovereign state and has the right to establish cooperative relations and alliances with any country, including Turkey."
