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On August 14, local time, the Turkish Presidential Press Office announced that Turkish President Erdogan met with visiting Palestinian President Abbas on the same day. Erdogan said that Turkey will continue to support the just cause of Palestine and will continue to work hard to stop Israel and increase international pressure on Israel.

During the meeting, Erdogan and Abbas discussed the current developments in the region and the steps that should be taken to achieve a permanent ceasefire and peace in Gaza. Erdogan criticized Western countries for remaining silent on Israel's "massacre" in the Gaza Strip, calling it "unacceptable." Erdogan called on all countries, especially the Islamic world, to increase efforts to ensure an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and provide uninterrupted humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people.

Abbas will also deliver a speech at a special session of the Turkish Grand National Assembly on July 15. The Turkish Grand National Assembly entered its summer recess on July 30, and a special session will be held for Abbas' speech. The Turkish side said that this move is a firm support for the Palestinian people and their just cause, and helps the voice of the oppressed Palestinian people spread to the world.

Since the outbreak of a new round of Israeli-Palestinian conflict on October 7 last year, relations between Turkey and Israel have deteriorated. Turkey has strongly condemned Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip and has recalled its ambassador to Israel. In early May this year, Turkey announced the suspension of all import and export trade activities with Israel. (CCTV reporter Chen Huihui)

(Source: CCTV News Client)