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Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara is concerned that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could move toward a "new genocide" in Lebanon under the pretext of fighting Hezbollah.
Fidan made the remarks during a joint news conference with Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman following talks in Ankara.
Fidan said Türkiye was worried that Israel could push Lebanon into a new humanitarian catastrophe and prolonged political instability.
"Frankly, we are concerned that Netanyahu may move toward a new genocide under the pretext of fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon," Fidan said.
He added that the international community must take action against what he described as Israel’s continuing crimes.
Fidan said Türkiye would resist any provocations amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
"Türkiye will resist all kinds of provocations. Our president's determination on this issue is clear," he said.
He added that Türkiye does not want to be drawn into what he described as an unjust war and is determined not to fall for provocations.
"Türkiye does not want to take part in this ongoing unjust war. We are strongly opposed to being dragged into this conflict," he said.
Fidan said Israel continues to violate cease-fire agreements in Gaza and that the humanitarian situation in the enclave is worsening.
He said uninterrupted humanitarian aid deliveries and meeting basic needs such as shelter for Palestinians remain urgent priorities.
Fidan also said Israel was taking steps in the West Bank that could undermine a two-state solution, noting that Israeli settlers continue attacks against Palestinians.
He warned that Israel’s closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque to worship could trigger a new wave of outrage in the region.
Fidan also addressed the broader regional tensions following U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory actions.
He said Türkiye has strong deterrence and military capabilities but stressed that diplomacy must operate as soon as possible.
Fidan said Ankara believes the current crisis should be resolved through diplomatic efforts rather than further escalation.
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