Turkey's National Defense Ministry Condemns Drone Attack on Saudi Arabia and Houthi Actions

Admiral Zeki Aqtürk, spokesperson for Turkey's National Defense Ministry, condemned the drone attack that targeted Saudi Arabia during his weekly press conference in Ankara. This attack occurred last weekend, and Aqtürk expressed Turkey's deep concern regarding this issue. He stated, "We strongly condemn such actions that threaten regional stability and call for an immediate halt to these actions."

Houthi Threats to Regional Security

Admiral Aqtürk continued his remarks by referring to the ongoing threats from the Houthis in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, saying, "These threats not only affect regional security but also have a negative impact on international maritime trade and global stability." He also addressed the role of the Houthis in regional instability and called for the international community's attention to these threats.

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Israeli Actions and International Reaction

Furthermore, Aqtürk referred to Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine, adding, "By continuing these attacks in front of the international community, Israel deepens instability in the region." He welcomed the actions taken by 12 countries led by the UK, France, and Canada to prohibit trade and business relations with illegal settlements in the West Bank. However, he expressed concern over Israeli attacks on camps housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza and residential areas in southern Lebanon.

Aqtürk said, "We urge the international community to go beyond verbal positions and take tangible and deterrent actions. Establishing peace and tranquility in the region requires an immediate end to Israel's actions that violate international law."

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