On 7 October, the day Hamas attacked Israel as part of their 'Al-Aqsa Flood' operation, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a careful and balanced statement, urging both sides to show restraint. "We call on all parties to act with restraint and avoid impulsive steps that will escalate tensions," Erdoğan said.
During the first week of the conflict, Erdogan Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe
Volkan Isbasaran is a freelance writer on Turkish politics, global affairs, armed conflicts, ethnic/religious minorities, and history of the Caucasus, Balkans, and the Middle East. He was formerly a journalist for GercekNews.
Volkan Isbasaran is a freelance writer on Turkish politics, global affairs, armed conflicts, ethnic/religious minorities, and history of the Caucasus, Balkans, and the Middle East. He was formerly a journalist for GercekNews.