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Turkey to follow The Hague Group's measures against Israel 'to stop the genocide'
Turkey to follow The Hague Group's measures against Israel 'to stop the genocide'

Middle East Eye

time29-07-2025

  • Politics
  • Middle East Eye

Turkey to follow The Hague Group's measures against Israel 'to stop the genocide'

Turkey on Tuesday said it was taking six measures against Israel, following commitments agreed earlier this month by a cohort of countries seeking to stop the Israeli war on Gaza. By endorsing The Hague Group's joint statement of the Bogota Emergency Conference on Palestine, Turkey has become the first country to sign on to the commitments since the summit on 16 July. The Bogota summit culminated in a joint declaration by states demanding international sanctions against Israel and legal accountability for what participants described as "grave violations of international law" in Gaza. The six measures include suspending military exports to Israel, refusing the transit of Israeli weapons through their ports and airspace, reviewing all public contracts to prevent state institutions and pension funds from supporting Israeli companies or the occupation of Palestinian territories. They also included a vow to actively support universal jurisdiction cases and International Criminal Court (ICC) warrants to pursue accountability for alleged war crimes. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters 'Children are not only dying from bombings, but also from starvation. This is a man-made humanitarian disaster pointing to a moral and systemic collapse. Israel is inventing genocide in the 21st century," Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz said in a statement shared with Middle East Eye. 'It is evident that under its current course, Israel will not stop its genocidal attacks," Yilmaz said, announcing his government's decision to endorse the Bogota declaration. "We support the Hague Group's righteous call for upholding international law and announcing measures against Israel for its violations." The Hague Group is a bloc of eight states - Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Malaysia, Namibia, Senegal and South Africa - launched on 31 January in the eponymous Dutch city with the stated goal of holding Israel accountable under international law. UN's Albanese calls out 'appalling' EU failure to sanction Israel as 32-nation summit in Bogota kicks off Read More » The Bogota summit, co-hosted by Colombia and South Africa, brought together representatives from more than 30 countries across Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, marking the most coordinated diplomatic effort yet by a coalition of states opposing Israel's ongoing military onslaught in Gaza. Middle East Eye understands that more states will join The Hague Group within the coming weeks. Israel is coming under increased scrutiny as its strategy of starvation is killing more Palestinians in Gaza every day. Almost 150 Palestinians have died of malnutrition since October 2023, which Gaza's health ministry on Tuesday said the overall death toll had topped 60,000 people. On Monday, two major Israeli human rights groups said Israel is waging genocide in Gaza and on Tuesday the world's top hunger monitor said the "worst-case scenario of famine" is unfolding in Gaza due to the starvation and siege. Yildiz said Turkey reiterates its calls for unhindered humanitarian aid flow to Gaza, as well as "a coordinated reconstruction process led by Palestinians, and, finally, a concrete roadmap toward a just and lasting peace based on the two-state vision". 'We should not ignore Israel's continuing aggression and violations in the West Bank. This is what can be called deepening the colonisation," he added. "The recent declaration, adopted by the Israeli parliament, openly calling for the extension of Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank, is a dangerous step." South Africa welcomes Turkey's decision At the Bogota conference held on 15-16 July, all 30 participating states agreed on the need to end the 'era of impunity' and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. To kickstart that process, the group said that 12 states from across the world - Bolivia; Colombia; Cuba; Indonesia; Iraq; Libya; Malaysia; Namibia; Nicaragua; Oman; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; and South Africa - have committed to implementing the six measures immediately through their domestic legal and administrative systems. The measures seek to "break the ties of complicity with Israel's campaign of devastation in Palestine", the group said. A date has been set for 20 September 2025, coinciding with the 80th UN General Assembly, for additional states to join them in adopting the measures, the statement added. 'The steps taken by Türkiye today are a powerful affirmation that international law must be enforced, not merely referenced. We invite others to follow suit before the September deadline, to end impunity and defend humanity,' Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla, Executive Secretary of The Hague Group, said on Tuesday. Ronald Lamola, South Africa's Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, also welcomed Turkey's announcement. 'South Africa welcomes the signing of the joint statement by Türkiye. This is a welcome development to strengthen and continue the fight against injustice and ensure accountability.'

Jeffrey Sachs exposes US, Israel's role in Syrian conflict
Jeffrey Sachs exposes US, Israel's role in Syrian conflict

Time of India

time26-05-2025

  • Politics
  • Time of India

Jeffrey Sachs exposes US, Israel's role in Syrian conflict

Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz, World Food Programme Chief Operating Officer Carl Skau, U.N. Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen and U.N. Sustainable Development Solutions Network President Jeffrey Sachs participate in a panel discussion titled 'Syria: Reconstructing and Reconciling the Country' at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Exposing the US and Israel's role in the Syrian crisis, Jeffrey Sachs said, "American interference, at the behest of Netanyahu's far-right Israel, has left the Middle East in ruins." Show more Show less

Al-Mashhadani: Iraq stands with the Palestinian people in their legitimate struggle
Al-Mashhadani: Iraq stands with the Palestinian people in their legitimate struggle

Iraqi News

time17-04-2025

  • Politics
  • Iraqi News

Al-Mashhadani: Iraq stands with the Palestinian people in their legitimate struggle

Baghdad - INA Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani affirmed on Thursday that Iraq stands with the Palestinian people in their legitimate struggle. The Speaker's media office said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani met in his official office with the Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz, accompanied by the Turkish Ambassador to Baghdad, Anil Bora Inan, and a number of members of the Turkish diplomatic delegation." The statement added that "during the meeting, the depth of the historical relations between Iraq and Turkey was discussed, as well as the strong ties that unite the two countries based on geographical proximity, cultural affinity, historical bonds, and shared religious and social values." According to the statement, the two sides emphasized "the importance of strengthening and developing these relations in various political, economic, and social fields, in a way that serves the interests of the two peoples and achieves development and stability in the region." The statement continued, "The meeting discussed developments on the regional scene, most notably the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. Al-Mashhadani called for an immediate end to the unjust war against civilians, including women, children, and the elderly, stressing that Iraq stands with the Palestinian people in their legitimate struggle to achieve their rights."

Iraq and Turkey Stress Importance of Cooperation in Counterterrorism and Border Control
Iraq and Turkey Stress Importance of Cooperation in Counterterrorism and Border Control

Iraqi News

time17-04-2025

  • Politics
  • Iraqi News

Iraq and Turkey Stress Importance of Cooperation in Counterterrorism and Border Control

Baghdad - INA National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji and Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz stressed on Thursday the importance of continued cooperation in the field of counterterrorism and border control. The National Security Advisor's media office stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji received in his office the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkey, Nuh Yilmaz." The statement noted that "during the meeting, the follow-up to the memoranda of understanding and the procedures for their implementation between the two countries were discussed. They also discussed strengthening cooperation relations and issues of common interest." He added that "the meeting also witnessed an emphasis on exerting all efforts to strengthen relations at the strategic level and the importance of continuing coordination and cooperation between the two countries in the field of counterterrorism and border control."

Joint security mechanism to be established including Jordan, Turkish official says
Joint security mechanism to be established including Jordan, Turkish official says

Ammon

time13-04-2025

  • Politics
  • Ammon

Joint security mechanism to be established including Jordan, Turkish official says

Ammon News - Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz revealed the establishment of a joint security mechanism for Syria's neighboring countries, including Turkey, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. Yilmaz said during a diplomatic conference in Antalya on Saturday, according to the Israel Hayom newspaper. According to Yilmaz, the mechanism is intended to provide a solution to regional security problems and prevent "exploitation" of issues such as "terrorism, border security and drug smuggling," and is expected to become "operational soon." It also aims to help Syria build the capacity to deal with these problems on their own" and "help them stand alone." During the Antalya conference, Yilmaz accused Israel of strategically destabilizing the region, claiming that it acts as a "destabilizing force for its own gain." Last March, Jordan hosted a meeting of Syria's neighboring countries, attended by the foreign and defense ministers, chiefs of staff, and intelligence chiefs from Jordan, Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon. The meeting discussed ways to support the brotherly Syrian people in their efforts to rebuild their country on foundations that guarantee Syria's unity, sovereignty, security, and stability, rid it of terrorism, ensure conditions for the safe and sustainable voluntary return of Syrian refugees to their homeland, and preserve the rights of all Syrians.

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