Erdogan on the possibility of a confrontation with Israel: "We will not hesitate to enter a war"

Turkish President Erdogan said Ankara seeks peace but will not hesitate to enter a war if attacked. He referred to the joint defense agreement of Mecca with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, and claimed that Hamas is honoring its commitments while Israel continues its strikes. Turkey will continue to aid Gaza and exert diplomatic pressure for a ceasefire.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the possibility of a confrontation with Israel, saying that Ankara seeks peace, but if attacked, it "will not hesitate to enter a war and will not flee from it." He stressed that he does not want such a scenario. Erdogan also elaborated on the defense alliance with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan under the "Mecca Agreement," which Donald Trump said he was "very happy" to see signed. Regarding Gaza, Erdogan claimed that Hamas is honoring its commitments while Israel continues its strikes, and clarified that Turkey will continue to aid Gaza and exert diplomatic pressure to end the fighting.