Gaza
Erdogan calls Gaza world's largest children's cemetery
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described Gaza as a "death camp" and "the world's largest children's cemetery," according to Shehab Wire. He warned of the continuing humanitarian catastrophe in the enclave and called on the international community to increase pressure on the parties involved.
The Turkish leader's characterization marked an escalation in rhetoric from Ankara regarding the conflict in Gaza and the civilian toll there.
