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The head of Türkiye's parliamentary Foreign Affairs Commission called for Israel's diplomatic exclusion from the global community, stating Israel "has entered a status that requires exclusion from the international system" and "must be forced to stop its massacres and expansionism."
Fuat Oktay, who also serves as a ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) lawmaker from Ankara, made the statement on social media platform X, asserting that Israel's intention to seize all of Palestine by "de-Palestinizing" it is clearly evident.
“The humanitarian crimes committed by Netanyahu’s government are a black stain on Israel’s history. Future generations will remember today with shame and as a warning. Netanyahu and his gang will one day be held accountable,” Oktay said.
Oktay emphasized that the inhumane attacks on Gaza, the genocide of Palestinians, the occupation of Gaza, and plans to seize the West Bank clearly demonstrate Israel's intentions, calling it a source of shame for humanity and the international community in the 21st century.
"Those who support the commission of these crimes and those who remain silent will also be condemned before history," he said.
"Israel has entered a status that requires exclusion from the international system. It must be forced to stop its massacres and expansionism," Oktay added.
The Turkish official highlighted his country's response: "Türkiye is at the forefront of countries that have given the harshest response to the Netanyahu government in the world, applied the most advanced sanctions against Israel, and are trying to bring the international community together to stop this genocide. Our country will continue to stand by the Palestinian people today as it did yesterday."
Former U.N. Special Rapporteur on Palestine Michael Lynk, speaking to state-run Anadolu Agency (AA) in Amsterdam, said that Gaza's situation requires activation of the "responsibility to protect" principle, suggesting the U.N. General Assembly could deploy an international peacekeeping force through a "Uniting for Peace" resolution.
Lynk emphasized that Israel's 23-month assault on Gaza includes war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, recalling that the "responsibility to protect" concept adopted at the 2005 U.N. World Summit provides for international action when a state cannot protect its population from such crimes or commits them itself.
"When the U.N. Security Council is paralyzed due to one or more of the five permanent members using their veto, the General Assembly can fill this authority gap and take necessary steps to maintain international peace," Lynk explained.
When asked whether the responsibility to protect criteria apply to Gaza, Lynk responded: "Most authorities and respected institutions say Israel is committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, that Israel is conducting ethnic cleansing and its attacks are causing the forced displacement of the Palestinian population."
Lynk emphasized that international authorities have found Gaza's situation equivalent to genocide, "the crime of crimes," particularly in the last 18 months.
"International organizations dealing with human rights and Israel's 58-year occupation of Palestine say that responsibility to protect should now be activated in the General Assembly with a 'Uniting for Peace' resolution," he stated.
U.N. Secretary-General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric expressed "deep concern" about Israel's comprehensive attack plan announced Aug. 14, warning that such an assault would be "beyond catastrophic" for the entire Gaza Strip.
"Our colleagues working in the humanitarian field say that the impact of a comprehensive attack would be beyond catastrophic, not only for those in Gaza City but for the entire Gaza Strip," Dujarric stated at a daily press briefing.
He noted that deadly attacks have increased in recent days and forced displacement has reached 60,000 since the attack plan was announced Aug. 14.
"Hundreds of thousands of families across Gaza continue to live in overcrowded, undignified, and unsafe conditions in camps for displaced persons," Dujarric said.
Dujarric reminded that following the official declaration of "famine" in Gaza, the U.N. World Food Programme renewed its call for rapid delivery of humanitarian aid, noting that civilians in Gaza are struggling to survive daily on food scraps.
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