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The Day · Wednesday 17 December 2025

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Turkey Accuses Israel of Seeking to Empty Gaza of Palestinians

Turkey has stated that Israel aims to depopulate Gaza of its Palestinian people. The declaration underscores a growing regional concern about Israel’s actions in the besieged enclave. Turkish officials have voiced alarm over what they describe as attempts to forcibly remove Palestinians from their homeland.

ISTANBUL, TURKIYE – DECEMBER 13: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan delivers a speech at the 9th International Al Sharq Youth Conference, held at a hotel in Istanbul, Turkiye on December 13, 2025. ( Murat Gök – Anadolu Agency )

Turkey says Israel aims to empty Gaza of its Palestinian population, a charge that intensifies mounting regional criticism. Turkish authorities made the statement as tensions continue to escalate over Israel’s ongoing moves in the besieged territory.

In a direct accusation, Turkey asserted that Israel is carrying out a deliberate policy targeting the displacement of Palestinians in Gaza. The statement reflects Ankara’s rising concern over what it views as attempts to change the demographic structure of the strip.

Officials in Turkey emphasized that the actions being taken in Gaza point towards a comprehensive effort to evacuate the area of its native population. According to the statement, such moves represent a serious breach of basic human rights and international norms, while also undermining efforts for peace and stability in the region.

Turkey’s position comes amid ongoing developments in Gaza, where civilians have borne the brunt of instability and repeated displacements. Turkish authorities said that these actions cannot be justified under any pretext and represent an alarming trajectory in the occupied Palestinian territories.

In addition, Turkish officials stressed that the international community must assume its responsibility in preventing further escalation and in safeguarding the rights of the Palestinian people. They called for immediate attention to what they described as Israel’s strategy to forcibly displace Palestinians from their ancestral lands.

Meanwhile, Turkey urged for firm global opposition to what it views as an Israeli plan to depopulate Gaza. It warned that failure to act against such measures will contribute to the deepening of suffering and instability in the area.

From its side, Turkey reaffirmed its solidarity with the people of Gaza and reiterated its commitment to supporting Palestinian rights. The statement issued reflected Ankara’s resolve to stand against the displacement and erasure of Palestinians from their own lands.

Turkey’s remarks come at a time when humanitarian conditions in Gaza remain a serious concern, and the future of its residents is under significant threat. Turkish leadership pointed out that ongoing developments in Gaza have reached a critical point that demands urgent global intervention.

In conclusion, Turkey’s statement criticizes Israel’s actions in Gaza as an attempt to empty it of its Palestinian population. The accusation underscores Ankara’s alarm over what it sees as systematic policies of removal that threaten the Palestinian presence in Gaza. It called for immediate international action to halt these measures and protect Palestinians from forced displacement.

17 Dec, 01:20

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