Turkey seeks international community to intervene in Middle East

Israeli air strikes have killed 356 people, including 24 children, in Lebanon on September 23rd, the Health Ministry has said. This is the highest number of victims since Hezbollah's declared Lebanese group terrorist organisation by the United States and Israel have started the exchange of fire, almost on daily grounds since the war in Gaza began on October 7th.

Israel's “Sulmet in Lebanon marks a new phase in its efforts to bring the entire region into chaos”, Turkey's Foreign Minister said through a statement.

Turkey, a vocal critic of Israel's Gaza offensive, was prompted by Hamas' attack ʹ the Palestinian group declared terrorist organisation by the US and the European Union HINA called on the international community to intervene.

The “is essential for all institutions responsible to maintain peace and security, separately the UN Security Council, but also the international community to take necessary measures without delay”, the Turkish MPJ said.

Turkey's President, Recep Tayip Erdogan, is expected to address the UN General Assembly Tuesday, and his speech is expected to focus on the Gaza war.

On Monday, during a meeting in New York, Erdogan told International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan that “Israel should be held accountable for his crimes”, the Turkish Presidency announced.

In May, Khan had asked the tribunal to issue warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, concerning alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. /rel