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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday he will hold another phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday afternoon, marking continued high-level diplomatic engagement between the two leaders.
Speaking to reporters in Istanbul after Friday prayers, Erdogan confirmed the scheduled call but provided no details about the topics expected to be discussed. The announcement comes as both nations navigate complex regional dynamics in the Middle East.
During his remarks, Erdogan also addressed a large pro-Palestinian demonstration that took place on Istanbul's Galata Bridge on New Year's Day. He characterized the gathering as "a historic moment" and said it demonstrated that "Palestine is not alone."
The Turkish president has maintained vocal criticism of Israel's military operations in Gaza, positioning Türkiye as a prominent supporter of Palestinian causes within the international community.
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Erdogan delivered harsh criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, referring to him as "this Pharaoh" and warning that his actions "will not go unpunished." The Turkish leader said Netanyahu "incurred the curses of countless oppressed people, from the young to the old."
Highlighting the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Erdogan condemned what he described as the suffering of children living in temporary shelters. "The suffering of children in Gaza, living in makeshift tents amid wind and rain, will not go unanswered, and Netanyahu will not avoid being held accountable," he said.
Türkiye has been one of the most outspoken critics of Israel's conduct in Gaza among NATO members, though it maintains formal diplomatic relations with Israel. Erdogan's government has called for ceasefires and increased humanitarian access to the Palestinian territory while hosting mediation efforts for regional conflicts.
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