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Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said Spanish citizens from the Gaza-bound aid flotilla would be deported during the day via Türkiye. The Global Sumud flotilla's 50 vessels were seized by Israel, carrying 428 people from 44 countries.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden on May 21-22, focusing on preparations for the July NATO summit in Ankara, alliance unity, support for Ukraine, and developments related to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned Israel's "piracy and banditry" against the Global Sumud Flotilla "in the strongest terms," saying Israel's attacks on the aid mission will not stop international solidarity with Palestinians or the pursuit of justice.The Israeli army has begun attacking and intercepting the Gaza-bound Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla, Israeli media reported. The flotilla, consisting of 54 boats, set sail from Türkiye in a renewed attempt to break Israel's blockade of Gaza.Türkiye has completed bureaucratic preparations to launch direct trade with Armenia as part of the ongoing normalization process between the two countries, the Foreign Ministry said. The preparations were finalized under confidence-building measures implemented since 2022.

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Erdoğan: Türkiye to fight ‘genocide networks’ in Gaza, Lebanon

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Erdoğan: Türkiye to fight ‘genocide networks’ in Gaza, Lebanon

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during the Distinguished Observer Day of EFES-2026, one of the largest combined joint exercises of the Turkish Armed Forces, in Izmir, Turkiye on May 21, 2026.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has pledged that Türkiye will continue defending “common values of humanity” against what he called “genocide networks” killing civilians in Gaza and Lebanon. Speaking at the EFES-2026 military exercise, he stressed Ankara’s ambition to become a key actor for regional peace.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has vowed that Türkiye will remain steadfast in defending “the common values of humanity” against the “genocide networks” responsible for civilian deaths in Gaza and Lebanon. Speaking at the EFES-2026 Combined, Joint, and Live-Fire Field Exercise in Izmir on Thursday, Erdoğan declared that while pessimistic scenarios are being written about the future, Ankara is determined to position itself as a key actor in regional peace.

Standing against war and chaos

“As Türkiye, we will continue to stand for peace and stability against those investing in war and chaos,” Erdoğan said. His comments come amid intensified Israeli military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, where thousands of civilians have been killed. Türkiye has consistently condemned Israeli actions, providing humanitarian aid to Gaza and supporting diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire.

Military readiness and regional role

The EFES-2026 exercise, one of the Turkish Armed Forces’ largest drills, includes over 10,000 personnel from 50 countries. Erdoğan’s speech at the event underscored Türkiye’s military readiness and its growing diplomatic weight. Ankara has positioned itself as a mediator in regional crises, including the Iran war, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the Israeli-Palestinian front. Erdoğan reaffirmed that Türkiye will not remain silent in the face of what he termed genocide.

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