Türkiye condemns Israeli airstrike on Tulkarem, calls for international action

The Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned Israel’s airstrike on Tulkarem in the occupied West Bank on Friday, accusing Israel of “systematically violating international law” and committing genocide in Gaza.

In a statement, the ministry described Israel’s actions in Gaza and its invasion of Lebanon as “a severe threat to international peace and security.” It urged international organizations, particularly the U.N., to intervene and protect Palestinian rights.

Türkiye extended condolences to the families of Palestinians killed in the Tulkarem attack and called on the international community to take immediate action to halt Israel’s operations.

At least 18 dead, including children

The airstrike, which occurred late Thursday, killed at least 18 Palestinians, including children, and injured several others at the Tulkarem, located in the northern occupied West Bank.

Despite a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire, Israel has continued its offensive on Gaza, which began in response to a Hamas attack on October 7 of last year.

Since the escalation, local health authorities report that over 41,800 people have been killed—mostly women and children—with nearly 96,800 others injured.