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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday slammed Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over ongoing aggression across the Middle East, warning that his "terrorism" threatens both regional and global peace.
Speaking during Eid al-Fitr, Erdogan said Israeli attacks on Iran have further strained an already fragile regional environment, deepening instability across multiple fronts.
He said Türkiye is mobilizing "all its means" to restore stability and revive dialogue and diplomacy.
Erdogan pointed to the humanitarian toll of ongoing crises, noting that many communities marked the Eid under difficult conditions.
"I extend my strongest message of solidarity to all our friends who are spending the holiday in sorrow, grief and pain, especially in Gaza, as well as in Yemen, Sudan, Somalia, Arakan and Lebanon," he said.
He said the current period requires collective resilience and mutual support. "I believe we will overcome this difficult period in our region very soon by supporting one another, with hope, patience and resilience," Erdogan remarked.
Erdogan highlighted that Ankara is taking steps to limit the impact of escalating tensions and prevent spillover into Türkiye. He said state institutions are working in close coordination and continuing to monitor developments.
"Relevant institutions of our state continue their work in very effective coordination. Our nation should remain at ease," he said, emphasizing that authorities will continue to take necessary measures as events unfold.
Erdogan said Türkiye’s diplomatic engagement contributed to securing a temporary Eid cease-fire between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
"Most recently, with our efforts, it was decided to halt clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan during the holiday," he said.
"We welcome that at least between the two brotherly countries, hands are taken off triggers, blood will not be shed, and the two brotherly peoples will spend the holiday in peace." He added that Ankara hopes the pause will lead to a longer-term outcome.
Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday agreed to a temporary halt in escalating clashes ahead of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr, with both sides saying the pause came at the request of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Qatar.
The three countries have been working to mediate since cross-border fighting resumed in February and previously helped broker a cease-fire between the two in October.
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