HÜDA PAR Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoğlu has urged Islamic countries to form military alliances to counter Israeli aggression and called on Türkiye to resolve the Kurdish Question on the basis of justice and brotherhood.

Speaking at his party’s 5th Ordinary Congress in Adıyaman, Yapıcıoğlu addressed a wide range of issues, including the ongoing genocide in Gaza, Israeli threats against regional countries, the Kurdish Question, corruption, economic hardship, the protection of family values, and the need for a new constitution.

He described the current period as one of the darkest chapters in human history, arguing that the international order is increasingly defined by oppression, exploitation, and injustice.

Referring to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s recent remarks about the collapse of the old international order and the emergence of a new one, Yapıcıoğlu said the global system is facing a profound structural crisis. People of conscience, he stressed, share a responsibility to replace the existing order with one founded on justice and fairness.

Muslim countries urged to unite against Israeli aggression

On the genocide in Gaza, Yapıcıoğlu strongly criticised the international community’s failure to halt Israeli massacres. The failure to implement the Gaza Peace Agreement, he said, had once again exposed the double standards of the international system.

HÜDA PAR had warned from the outset, he noted, that diplomatic negotiations conducted under the guarantees of certain countries would merely give Israel more time to continue its attacks.

“The failure to implement the Gaza Peace Agreement once again confirmed the hypocrisy of the global system and gave the Zionist massacre network a new area of insolence,” he said.

Warning that Israeli aggression is no longer limited to Palestine, Yapıcıoğlu said Syria, Lebanon, Iran, and Yemen also face threats, with the ultimate aim of plunging the entire region into conflict and instability.

He questioned the response of Muslim governments, criticising their reliance on statements of condemnation while maintaining economic, commercial, and diplomatic ties with Israel.

“History has repeatedly shown that oppressors cannot be stopped by resolutions of condemnation,” he said, stressing that Muslim countries must fulfil their religious, moral, and political responsibilities.

Yapıcıoğlu called for effective military alliances among Islamic countries to counter Israeli aggression and the wider imperialist threat.

Kurdish Question must be resolved through justice and brotherhood

Turning to Türkiye’s domestic agenda, Yapıcıoğlu stressed that strengthening unity and brotherhood is essential to confronting external threats and overcoming internal divisions.

He said the common faith of the people living in Türkiye has been the strongest foundation of their brotherhood for centuries, emphasising that justice is one of Islam’s fundamental principles.

Addressing the government’s “Terror-Free Türkiye” initiative and the parliamentary commission established to discuss the process, he noted that HÜDA PAR had submitted a report clearly distinguishing between the problem of violence and terrorism and the centuries-old Kurdish Question.

Efforts to end more than four decades of violence, he stressed, must go hand in hand with a genuine commitment to resolving the Kurdish Question on the basis of justice.

“God willing, weapons will be laid down, politics will speak, and brotherhood will prevail,” he said.

Ending armed conflict alone would not be enough, Yapıcıoğlu emphasised, unless the underlying grievances are also addressed.

“The goal is not merely to end violence, but to restore the bonds of brotherhood,” he said, adding that lasting peace can only be achieved through justice and mutual recognition.

Acknowledging that some circles might try to undermine the process for their own interests, he said those seeking continued violence would remain in the minority.

He also called for a renewed embrace of the spirit of Malazgirt and Çanakkale, saying the unity and solidarity demonstrated throughout history could once again help the country overcome its challenges.

Corruption and injustice undermine social unity

Genuine national unity is impossible, Yapıcıoğlu said, without social justice, a fair distribution of wealth, and a determined fight against corruption.

He criticised bribery, embezzlement, and the alleged misuse of public resources in municipalities, saying such practices erode public confidence in justice and damage social cohesion.

Referring to the investigation into municipal funds and the arrest of former minister Fatma Betül Sayan as part of it, he expressed hope that the proceedings would mark a turning point in holding everyone involved in corruption accountable.

The problem, however, goes beyond individual criminal cases and reflects a much deeper moral crisis, he stressed.

“Why, even as these operations are being carried out, do some people continue committing the same crimes, believing that nothing will happen to them?” he asked.

Those involved in corruption often seek the protection of influential figures to shield themselves from accountability, he argued.

Tougher penalties, more courts, and additional prisons would not be enough to tackle the problem without addressing its underlying causes, Yapıcıoğlu said.

“When the thief is from within the house, no lock can keep him out,” he added.

Government urged to address mounting economic hardship

On the economy, Yapıcıoğlu criticised political elites for remaining preoccupied with power struggles while ordinary citizens struggle to make ends meet.

The concerns of workers, pensioners, tradespeople, and low-income families, he said, are far removed from the political debates dominating Ankara.

Describing the rising cost of living as one of the country’s most pressing problems, he said soaring food prices, housing costs, and rents have placed an unbearable burden on millions of households.

“The fire in people’s kitchens shows no sign of dying down,” he said, noting that many families are being forced to postpone essential expenses or rely on debt simply to get by.

Minimum-wage earners and pensioners are increasingly unable to afford rent, utility bills, education, and basic food supplies, Yapıcıoğlu said.

He called on the government to improve pension payments urgently through additional welfare increases or a substantial adjustment to the lowest pension levels.

“The lowest pension must never be below the minimum wage,” he said, adding that workers’ minimum wage should under no circumstances fall below the hunger threshold.

He also highlighted the difficulties facing small business owners, many of whom are struggling to pay accumulated social security contributions, taxes, and shop rents.

Interest-based economic system blamed for deepening inequality

Yapıcıoğlu also criticised the interest-based economic system, arguing that it undermines production, employment, industrial development, and agricultural growth.

Wealth generated through workers’ labour and businesses’ taxes, he said, is being channelled towards financial interests instead of productive investment.

“Interest is the greatest enemy of the production economy, employment, industry, and agricultural development,” he said.

Emphasising the Islamic principle of economic justice, he rejected a system in which making money through money is more profitable than building factories, creating jobs, and cultivating agricultural land.

Interest-based exploitation contributes not only to inflation and unemployment but also to income inequality and moral decline, he argued.

“We completely reject this capitalist model based on interest exploitation, which crushes people. This model has nothing to offer Türkiye,” he said.

Protecting the family is essential to society’s future

Yapıcıoğlu also warned that growing attacks on the family institution pose a serious threat to Türkiye’s social and moral foundations.

He accused global and imperialist centres of promoting cultural influences that undermine traditional family structures under the banners of freedom, modernity, and individual liberty.

Television, internet content, and social media platforms, he said, are contributing to moral erosion, weakening family ties, and distancing younger generations from their religious and cultural values.

“Collapsing the family is the shortest way to destroy a nation without waging war,” he said.

Drawing attention to rising violence and drug use among young people, he warned that weakening family bonds and declining parental guidance leave children vulnerable to manipulation and criminal influences.

“Protecting the family is the most vital step in our struggle to preserve our existence on these lands,” he said.

Yapıcıoğlu called for a comprehensive review of legislation he regards as incompatible with Türkiye’s religious and cultural foundations.

HÜDA PAR, he noted, has submitted draft legislation to Parliament aimed at combating drug abuse and strengthening legal protections for families and young people against what the party considers harmful ideological influences.

He urged lawmakers to bring the proposals onto the parliamentary agenda and enact them without further delay.

HÜDA PAR calls for a new constitution rooted in justice and national values

Concluding his address, Yapıcıoğlu reiterated his party’s call for a new constitution, describing it as an essential step towards resolving Türkiye’s structural problems and ending the legacy of military tutelage.

The current constitution, he said, still bears the imprint of the 12 September 1980 military coup and no longer reflects the needs and values of society.

He called for a civilian, democratic, and just constitution that rejects all forms of discrimination, is free from ideological impositions, and places justice at the heart of the state.

The new constitutional framework should protect human rights and freedoms while embracing Türkiye’s thousand-year-old religious, historical, and civilisational heritage, he said.

Emphasising that HÜDA PAR has adopted a constructive rather than obstructive approach throughout the debate, he pledged that his party would continue to advocate justice, human dignity, and the country’s fundamental values both in Parliament and in public gatherings. (ILKHA)