President and AK Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan participated in a meeting organized by the AK Party's Rize Provincial Organization and made important statements. Erdoğan drew attention to Turkey's advancements in the defense industry, emphasizing the need to be strong, and indicated that they could respond similarly to Israel's aggressive actions towards Palestine.Advancements in the Defense Industry
Erdoğan praised the level Turkey has reached in the defense industry, noting that these developments should not deceive anyone. He emphasized the importance of having a strong defense industry, explaining that if they are strong, they can stop Israel's aggressive actions against Palestine."As We Did in Karabakh and Libya"
President Erdoğan referred to Turkey's interventions in Karabakh and Libya, asserting that they could take similar steps against Israel. "As we entered Karabakh and Libya, we can do the same to them. There is nothing to stop us from doing so," Erdoğan said, stressing that strength is essential to taking such actions.Criticism of Mahmoud Abbas
In the meeting, Erdoğan addressed the demands of some political parties to invite Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to Turkey, explaining that they had invited him but did not receive a positive response. Erdoğan stated that they expect Abbas to apologize for this.Internal Disputes
In his speech, Erdoğan responded to internal criticisms, affirming that the AK Party stands behind its steps regarding the Palestinian issue and that Turkey will continue to defend the rights of the Palestinian people. He pointed out that some MPs who entered the parliament did so thanks to the AK Party and criticized these individuals for not acknowledging this.Conclusion
President Erdoğan's speech in Rize contained important messages emphasizing Turkey's determination in foreign policy and its strength in the defense industry. His strong warning to Israel once again highlighted Turkey's support for Palestine.