Erdogan denounces targeting commercial ships in Black Sea
Speaking at the 16th Ambassadors Conference in Ankara, Erdogan stressed that such attacks endanger navigation in the region and noted that Türkiye has formally communicated warnings to both Russia and Ukraine. “We have strictly enforced the Montreux Convention, preventing the war from spreading to the Black Sea.
However, recent reciprocal attacks seriously threaten navigation safety in the region. Targeting commercial and civilian ships benefits no one. We have clearly conveyed our warnings to both sides on this matter,” he stated.
Earlier, Ankara had labeled assaults on ships within its exclusive economic zone as unacceptable. Erdogan added that Türkiye has “no other option but to be strong,” both to protect its own interests and to “extend [a] helping hand to its brothers.”
Turning to Gaza, he noted that thanks to Hamas’s restraint, a ceasefire has largely held, emphasizing the need to maintain calm and ensure the unobstructed delivery of aid. He highlighted that Türkiye has provided over 103,000 tons of humanitarian assistance to the enclave despite operational restrictions.
Erdogan called for immediate reconstruction efforts in Gaza. “In Gaza, many mothers, spouses, children are searching for their mothers, fathers, and partners or waiting to receive news about their fate,” he said. Pointing to the severe human and material toll, he remarked that thousands of children have lost family members and homes, becoming living witnesses to genocide. He stressed the enclave’s vulnerability, covering just 365 km², and noted that over 200,000 tons of explosives—equivalent to 14 atomic bombs—have been dropped on Gaza.
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