04:54Mandatory credit: Turkish Presidency
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed Israel and its allies are 'responsible for every innocent death' in Gaza due to hunger, thirst or lack of medicine while speaking alongside Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Ankara on Wednesday.
"As you know, Egypt, along with Qatar and the US, is mediating the negotiations; we also support this process through our Foreign Ministry, the Presidency and the National Intelligence Service. We spare no effort to end the bloodshed," Erdogan said.
"But Israel's rigid and obstructive stance continues. Finally, Israel showed the kind of mentality it had by killing its interlocutor with whom it was negotiating. I want to make clear that we have exerted tremendous efforts to increase the pressure on the Israeli government," he continued.
The Turkish president was referring to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in a Beirut suburb in July, which Israel has not claimed responsibility for.
Erdogan's comments came during a joint press conference after talks with al-Sisi during the Egyptian president's first official visit to Turkey in 12 years.
The Turkish president said he had now agreed to hold 'regular consultations' with his Egyptian counterpart to 'resolve regional issues, especially Gaza'.
"Naturally, the latest situation in Palestine is at the centre of our discussions. Turkey and Egypt have a common position on the Palestinian issue. Our priorities are ending the 11-month-long genocide, achieving a permanent ceasefire as soon as possible, and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid," he added.
In turn, al-Sisi described Egypt and Turkey's position on the 'humanitarian tragedy' in Gaza as 'unified' and pledged to 'coordinate' with Ankara to address regional crises.
"Especially the humanitarian tragedy that our Palestinian brothers in Gaza have been enduring in an unprecedented disaster for almost a year," the Egyptian president added.
"I'd also like to underline the unified position of both countries in demanding an immediate ceasefire, rejecting the ongoing Israeli escalation in the West Bank, and launching a path that achieves the aspirations of the Palestinian people," he continued.
The visit comes after over a decade of strained relations between Turkey and Egypt, stemming from the fallout following the political upheaval in Egypt in 2013. Erdogan had criticised the ousting of then-President Mohamed Morsi, which led to a breakdown in diplomatic ties between the two nations.
However, recent efforts towards reconciliation have seen both countries engaging in talks. In 2022, ambassadors were reinstated, signalling a willingness to normalise relations and explore avenues for cooperation. More recently, in February, Erdogan visited Cairo for bilateral talks to thaw relations between Turkey and Egypt.
The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza broke out on October 7 after the Palestinian group launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel, killing 1,139 people, mostly civilians, and kidnapping over 200, according to Israeli officials.
Israel launched a large-scale response of airstrikes and a ground incursion. Palestinian officials reported that at least 40,000 people had been killed and more than 94,000 injured at the time of publication.
'Israel and supporters responsible for every innocent death in Gaza' - Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed Israel and its allies are 'responsible for every innocent death' in Gaza due to hunger, thirst or lack of medicine while speaking alongside Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Ankara on Wednesday.
"As you know, Egypt, along with Qatar and the US, is mediating the negotiations; we also support this process through our Foreign Ministry, the Presidency and the National Intelligence Service. We spare no effort to end the bloodshed," Erdogan said.
"But Israel's rigid and obstructive stance continues. Finally, Israel showed the kind of mentality it had by killing its interlocutor with whom it was negotiating. I want to make clear that we have exerted tremendous efforts to increase the pressure on the Israeli government," he continued.
The Turkish president was referring to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in a Beirut suburb in July, which Israel has not claimed responsibility for.
Erdogan's comments came during a joint press conference after talks with al-Sisi during the Egyptian president's first official visit to Turkey in 12 years.
The Turkish president said he had now agreed to hold 'regular consultations' with his Egyptian counterpart to 'resolve regional issues, especially Gaza'.
"Naturally, the latest situation in Palestine is at the centre of our discussions. Turkey and Egypt have a common position on the Palestinian issue. Our priorities are ending the 11-month-long genocide, achieving a permanent ceasefire as soon as possible, and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid," he added.
In turn, al-Sisi described Egypt and Turkey's position on the 'humanitarian tragedy' in Gaza as 'unified' and pledged to 'coordinate' with Ankara to address regional crises.
"Especially the humanitarian tragedy that our Palestinian brothers in Gaza have been enduring in an unprecedented disaster for almost a year," the Egyptian president added.
"I'd also like to underline the unified position of both countries in demanding an immediate ceasefire, rejecting the ongoing Israeli escalation in the West Bank, and launching a path that achieves the aspirations of the Palestinian people," he continued.
The visit comes after over a decade of strained relations between Turkey and Egypt, stemming from the fallout following the political upheaval in Egypt in 2013. Erdogan had criticised the ousting of then-President Mohamed Morsi, which led to a breakdown in diplomatic ties between the two nations.
However, recent efforts towards reconciliation have seen both countries engaging in talks. In 2022, ambassadors were reinstated, signalling a willingness to normalise relations and explore avenues for cooperation. More recently, in February, Erdogan visited Cairo for bilateral talks to thaw relations between Turkey and Egypt.
The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza broke out on October 7 after the Palestinian group launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel, killing 1,139 people, mostly civilians, and kidnapping over 200, according to Israeli officials.
Israel launched a large-scale response of airstrikes and a ground incursion. Palestinian officials reported that at least 40,000 people had been killed and more than 94,000 injured at the time of publication.
Mandatory credit: Turkish Presidency
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed Israel and its allies are 'responsible for every innocent death' in Gaza due to hunger, thirst or lack of medicine while speaking alongside Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Ankara on Wednesday.
"As you know, Egypt, along with Qatar and the US, is mediating the negotiations; we also support this process through our Foreign Ministry, the Presidency and the National Intelligence Service. We spare no effort to end the bloodshed," Erdogan said.
"But Israel's rigid and obstructive stance continues. Finally, Israel showed the kind of mentality it had by killing its interlocutor with whom it was negotiating. I want to make clear that we have exerted tremendous efforts to increase the pressure on the Israeli government," he continued.
The Turkish president was referring to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in a Beirut suburb in July, which Israel has not claimed responsibility for.
Erdogan's comments came during a joint press conference after talks with al-Sisi during the Egyptian president's first official visit to Turkey in 12 years.
The Turkish president said he had now agreed to hold 'regular consultations' with his Egyptian counterpart to 'resolve regional issues, especially Gaza'.
"Naturally, the latest situation in Palestine is at the centre of our discussions. Turkey and Egypt have a common position on the Palestinian issue. Our priorities are ending the 11-month-long genocide, achieving a permanent ceasefire as soon as possible, and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid," he added.
In turn, al-Sisi described Egypt and Turkey's position on the 'humanitarian tragedy' in Gaza as 'unified' and pledged to 'coordinate' with Ankara to address regional crises.
"Especially the humanitarian tragedy that our Palestinian brothers in Gaza have been enduring in an unprecedented disaster for almost a year," the Egyptian president added.
"I'd also like to underline the unified position of both countries in demanding an immediate ceasefire, rejecting the ongoing Israeli escalation in the West Bank, and launching a path that achieves the aspirations of the Palestinian people," he continued.
The visit comes after over a decade of strained relations between Turkey and Egypt, stemming from the fallout following the political upheaval in Egypt in 2013. Erdogan had criticised the ousting of then-President Mohamed Morsi, which led to a breakdown in diplomatic ties between the two nations.
However, recent efforts towards reconciliation have seen both countries engaging in talks. In 2022, ambassadors were reinstated, signalling a willingness to normalise relations and explore avenues for cooperation. More recently, in February, Erdogan visited Cairo for bilateral talks to thaw relations between Turkey and Egypt.
The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza broke out on October 7 after the Palestinian group launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel, killing 1,139 people, mostly civilians, and kidnapping over 200, according to Israeli officials.
Israel launched a large-scale response of airstrikes and a ground incursion. Palestinian officials reported that at least 40,000 people had been killed and more than 94,000 injured at the time of publication.