FM Fidan calls international community to prevent starvation, diseases in Gaza

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warns of a potential disaster in Gaza, calling for global action to prevent starvation and disease among the 2 million people living there

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned about a looming catastrophe in Gaza because of the suspension of humanitarian aid, urging global intervention to avert starvation and disease outbreaks among the 2 million people held hostage in the besieged Gaza Strip.

During a joint media briefing with Albanian Foreign Minister Igli Hasani in Tirana, Fidan said: “Humanitarian aid and medical supplies not permitted to enter Gaza are currently indicative of major disaster inside.”

“After witnessing the loss of numerous lives, we are now faced with the critical situation of Palestinians under captivity, grappling with the imminent threat of famine and illness,” he emphasized. 

He called upon the international community to take preemptive actions through various channels to prevent the potential starvation and epidemic diseases that could devastate the 2 million people currently in captivity. 

Fidan also stressed the necessity to explore alternative methods for delivering aid to Gaza, saying: “Countless innocent civilians continue to perish. We are confronted with yet another level of tragedy.” 

Counterterrorism 

Fidan also deliberated on various matters with Hasani, especially counterterrorism and regional security, highlighting Türkiye’s “sensitivity” in eradicating the remaining elements of FETO from Albania. 

He engaged in discussions regarding potential resolutions and tactics for addressing this issue. 

The foreign minister also praised Albania’s “successful” tenure as a temporary U.N. Security Council member in 2023, underscoring its significance in Albanian diplomacy. 

He reiterated Türkiye’s dedication to ongoing regional collaboration with Albania and congratulated Tirana on assuming the presidency of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation. 

Fidan emphasized the importance of reinvigorating the platform and executing high-quality projects, while also examining the repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on Europe’s security, economy and global ramifications. 

Hasani, on his part, reiterated the strong ties between Türkiye and Albania, expressing optimism for an increase in current trade volume. 

“We have recognized that our mutual trade does not reflect our true potential. For this reason, we are committed to boosting our mutual trade volume to 1 billion euros,” Hasani maintained. 

He also thanked Türkiye for bolstering Europe’s security by endorsing Kosovo’s independence and supporting Sweden’s NATO membership. 

“I extend my gratitude to Türkiye for backing Kosovo’s recognition and inclusion in international organizations. I also want to thank the Turkish Parliament for endorsing Sweden’s NATO membership. This completes Europe’s security,” Hasani remarked. 

Last week, the Turkish Parliament approved Sweden’s membership in NATO with a vote of 287 to 55.

Hungary remains the sole NATO member state that has not endorsed the Nordic country’s entry into the alliance. 

Since a cross-border assault by Hamas last October, Israel has initiated relentless air and ground offensives on the Gaza Strip. 

The onslaught has resulted in the deaths of over 26,000 individuals, predominantly women and children, displacing 85% of the besieged enclave’s population and setting the stage for famine.

Israel claims that 1,200 people were killed in the initial Hamas attack. 

In an interim ruling in the genocide case brought by South Africa, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) directed Israel to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza and facilitate the urgent provision of essential services and humanitarian aid to address the adverse living conditions faced by Palestinians. 

Tel Aviv is also required to submit a report to the ICJ detailing all measures taken to comply with this order within one month. 

 

Source: AA & Newsroom