Erdogan: The Silence Of Big Countries About Israeli Attacks On Gaza Is Embarrassing
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ISTAMBUL - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan questioned the facts regarding so many large countries that remained silent in response to Israel's brutal attacks on Gaza, he called the attitude "embarrassing to humanity."

"I hope 2024 will be the year in which travelers receive the punishment they deserve, and the wounds of those who are oppressed are healed," said the Turkish president.

Speaking at the President's Great Cultural and Art Award ceremony in Ankara, Erdogan said, "History will judge those who caused this horrific event, those who tried to legitimize it, and those who turned a blind eye to this." Erdogan said as quoted by Anodulu Agency, Sunday, December 24.

"I hope 2024 will be the year that travelers receive the punishment they deserve, and the wounds of those who are oppressed are healed," he added.

Israeli air and ground attacks in the Gaza Strip since the October 7 attack by the Palestinian Hamas group have killed more than 19,600 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to health authorities in Gaza.

The war has caused destruction in Gaza, with half of the housing in the coastal area damaged or destroyed and nearly 2 million people displaced in the densely populated area.

Israel's death toll from Hamas attacks in Israel stands at 1,200, while more than 130 Israeli hostages are still being held by Palestinians in Gaza, according to an official report.


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