Türkiye has joined an initiative to finish arms gross sales to Israel, Ankara’s everlasting consultant to the United Nations, Ahmet Yıldız, introduced a joint letter on the matter. Yıldız stated on Tuesday that they have been in a coalition of key nations calling for a halt to arms transfers to Israel.
Addressing an open debate on “The scenario within the Middle East, together with the Palestinian query,” Yıldız emphasised that Israel has pushed the area to the brink of an all-out struggle with unprecedented struggle crimes.
“We make this collective call for immediate steps to halt the provision or transfer of arms, munitions and related equipment to Israel in all cases where there are reasonable grounds to suspect they may be used in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, as stipulated in General Assembly Resolution ES-10/24 of Sept. 18, 2024,” he stated.
“This is essential to end Israel’s illegal occupation, deter further violations against civilians in Gaza and the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, as well as in Lebanon, and prevent further regional escalation.”
Urging all nations to stay on the “right side of history” and be part of the collective initiative, Yıldız pressured that “the bloodshed has to stop.”
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan introduced the efforts for the initiative final week as he addressed the BRICS summit in Kazan.
Lamenting that Israel was changing into extra reckless in its assaults as a result of unconditional arms assist it obtained, Erdoğan has known as on BRICS members to assist Türkiye in stopping arms gross sales to Israel. “Together, we can stop massacres and tears in the region,” Erdoğan said.
Türkiye condemns the Israeli Knesset’s passing of legal guidelines to ban the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees within the Near East (UNRWA) from working in Israel, Yıldız additionally stated. “The bills are targeting the agency and the Palestine refugees by halting the lifesaving services of UNRWA. The main target is the refugee status itself. This legislation is a clear violation of Israel’s obligations under international law,” he stated.
He additionally condemned Israel’s assaults on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), including it’s “imperative that the agency fulfills its mandate.” He noted that Israel’s actions are also increasing tensions with Lebanon, Syria and Iran and urged the U.N. Security Council to “use all of the instruments at its discretion” and to demand an instantaneous cease-fire, the unimpeded supply of humanitarian support and adherence to worldwide legislation and to make sure compliance.
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