Turkey’s Erdogan tells pro-Palestinian rally Israel is ‘an occupier’

At a massive pro-Palestinian rally in Istanbul, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Israel was an occupier in its war in Gaza, and repeated his stance about Hamas not being a terrorist organisation.
“I reiterate that Hamas is not a terrorist organisation. Israel was very offended by this … Israel is an occupier, Erdogan speaks clearly because Turkey does not owe you anything,” he told hundreds of thousands of supporters on Saturday.
People gathered at Istanbul’s Ataturk airport for a rally organised by Turkey’s governing AK Party to protest against Israel’s continued bombardment of the Gaza Strip and call for a ceasefire.

Al Jazeera’s Osama Javaid reports from Istanbul, Turkey.

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[FilistinBirDava]

I wonder if those who tell Erdoğan not to talk, but to actions, do not know that their own country's leaders left Erdoğan alone? Pressure your own leaders to support Erdogan. Which leader said Erdoğan's words?

[louisemann]

Turkey is such a powerful nation. Only Turkey dares to condemn the US for its support of Israel and call Isreal a terrorist state. Most would fear backlash from the US empire but not Erdogan. Respect!

[polygamous]

Dagestan also stands with Palestine and they are Brave n great fighters If Chechnya joins in they are totally Fearless very Honest very reliable friends too, some Russians I knew said about the Chechnyans they are our Muslim Brothers we love them, Turkey is Not alone

[zndxanh]

Our lives will forever be altered. This experience will always remain etched in our memories. I'll never, ever, ever forget those who turned a blind eye to it. I'll be forever changed.

[Avaricumstudios]

These rallies are not as useless as one might think.
Seeing such a show of domestic support emboldens leaders and widens their options

[簡聞]

Erdogan speaks the hard truth; but only with war can peace be achieved.
埃尔端一针见血. 但止戈为武, 天下方平.

[edmasoud]

What a man What a man What a man what a mighty good man

[Nefariously_ignorant]

Israel is another example of British colonisation, this is not a religious fight

[Evie]

Thank God that Erdoğan is speaking out, the whole world is screaming and crying for Gaza and the whole Palestinian population. Our governments are letting us down 😡😭😭

[MdnazmulhossainNiloy]

I'm full support Palestin Free Palestine
From bd 🇧🇩

[Jkudjo]

Y’all remember turkey was once a Christian nation

[doog]

Ya allah protect the honest president

[R-smto]

I hope Turkey will prove their support by accepting refugees. at least get them out of harm's way.

[boriskaragiannis]

AL JAZZERA IS CLEARLY A TALIBAN CHANNEL

[davidbatista]

Leaders of the world keep pushing until All Aggressions Have Stopped.
Ppl of the world keep pushing our leaders.
Peace and safety for Human Beings, from the children to the elders ❤❤

[daanali]

Nothing will be achieved by speaking harshly. They have been saying for 70 years that it is time for action.

[likemilfes]

Can we not throw that goon out of NATO? Who needs Turkey?? Irrelevant anyway, I see it as a minor version of Iran and Syria. Who is with me?

[aaddaamm]

when ever Palestinians came to save turkey in an earth quake- never. Israel always. I guess they have a memory problem

[Monte_Melkonyan]

bark all you want turk without the permission of USA u can not touch israel

[jamesivory]

Turkey can’t talk compared to what they did to the Armenians.