Türkiye cannot turn its back on the Palestinian cause, which had been prioritized by its ancestors, including its founder, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Friday, as he reiterated Türkiye’s determination to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity in face of regional threats.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the Turkish Military Academy, which coincided with the 102nd anniversary of Aug. 30 Victory Day, Erdoğan highlighted the importance of Türkiye’s support for the Palestinian cause.
“Whoever says we do not care about Jerusalem does not know about the history of this nation,” the president said, as he commemorated the martyrs of World War I, who fought side to side with the Turkish army and vice versa.
He said that Victory Day is the celebration of the heroic Turkish army and that its legacy is enshrined in the hearts of all Turkish soldiers, who would not hesitate to make history once again if any actors dared to threaten the security of the country.
