Türkiye’s Communications Director Burhanettin Duran has strongly condemned a measure approved by the Israeli occupation parliament that introduces the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners.

Burhanettin Duran, Head of Communications for the Turkish Presidency, denounced the legislation as discriminatory and unlawful, arguing that it is designed to apply exclusively to Palestinians.

Duran described the move as “an extension of the genocide carried out against innocent people,” asserting that it reflects a broader pattern of systemic oppression. He emphasized that the law disregards fundamental legal principles, deepens inequality, and attempts to legitimize collective punishment against an entire population.

“This so-called law is a clear example of oppression that ignores the rule of law and entrenches injustice,” Duran stated, adding that the measure marks “a new phase in systematic pressure and violence against the Palestinian people.”

According to Duran, the adoption of the law reveals the extent to which occupation policies have intensified, describing the mindset behind it as “pathological” and rooted in racism and discrimination.

He stressed that such practices have “no place either in law or in human values,” calling on the international community to take a firm stance against what he characterized as a “blatant unlawfulness.”

Türkiye urged global actors not to remain silent, emphasizing the need for concrete steps in defense of justice, human rights, and universal principles. The statement highlighted the urgency of coordinated international action to address what Ankara views as escalating violations against Palestinians.

Duran underscored that silence in the face of such developments would risk further emboldening policies that undermine international law and humanitarian norms.

Reaffirming Ankara’s longstanding position, Duran said Türkiye would continue to stand with oppressed populations. He noted that under the leadership of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the country remains committed to supporting the Palestinian cause.

“Defending the just cause of our Palestinian brothers and sisters is a humanitarian responsibility,” he said.

The statement comes amid growing international scrutiny of Israeli policies toward Palestinians, with concerns mounting over legal and military measures that critics say further entrench divisions and heighten tensions in the region. (ILKHA)