ISTANBUL, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on the world countries on Friday to amplify their voices against the crime in the Gaza Strip.
He made the remarks at the 5th Conference of the League of Parliamentarians for Jerusalem held in Istanbul. Parliament speakers from various countries participated in the three-day conference themed "Freedom and Independence for Palestine."
Erdogan criticized the United States for its "unconditional military and diplomatic support to Israel," recalling the U.S. Senate's approval of a military aid package to Israel on Tuesday.
Hailing the League of Parliamentarians for Jerusalem as the global advocate and embodiment of the Palestinian cause, Erdogan urged countries to take further action to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians.
According to the president, Türkiye is at the forefront of sending aid to Gaza, having dispatched nearly 50,000 tons of humanitarian supplies since the beginning of the crisis on Oct. 7 last year.
He added that Türkiye has implemented export restrictions on Israel in 54 product groups.
The League of Parliamentarians for Jerusalem is an internationally independent group established in 2015. With over 1,500 active or former parliamentarian members globally, its objective is to activate the role of parliamentarians in supporting Palestinian human rights by international laws. ■
