Erdoğan's Criticism of Abbas
During a program organized by the Rize Governorship, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan criticized Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Erdoğan mentioned that some political parties demand inviting Abbas to Turkey and letting him speak in Parliament, but he noted that Abbas did not accept the invitation and did not come. Erdoğan stated that Abbas should apologize and emphasized that Turkey will continue to defend the rights of the Palestinian people.Hitler Comparison and Crusader Mentality Criticism
Erdoğan, in his assessment of the situation in Palestine, referred to a person speaking in the US House of Representatives as a "Hitler sketch" and criticized those who applauded him. He stressed that there are attempts to revive the Crusader mentality and expressed concern that those who remain silent about the massacres in Gaza will not react to similar events elsewhere in the future.Emphasis on Turkey's Strength
Erdoğan stressed the necessity for Turkey to be strong and deterrent in all areas. He stated that the goal is to achieve a fully independent Turkey in economy, defense, politics, tourism, security, agriculture, and other fields. Erdoğan emphasized that Turkey will not allow a repeat of the crises it experienced in the past and is working vigorously to achieve this goal.