Türkiye has strongly condemned Israel's deadly attack on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, which claimed the lives of numerous Palestinians, including medical personnel, describing the assault as a blatant violation of international law and international humanitarian law.

In a strongly worded statement issued Friday, the Turkish Foreign Ministry denounced the attack, stressing that Israel's continued assaults on Palestinians despite the ceasefire demonstrate its disregard for international law and efforts to achieve lasting peace.

The ministry pointed out that Israel has killed more than 1,600 Palestinians since the ceasefire took effect and continues to reject international initiatives aimed at implementing the Gaza Peace Plan.

"Israel, which has martyred more than 1,600 Palestinians despite the ceasefire in Gaza and rejected all international efforts aimed at implementing the Gaza Peace Plan, has once again demonstrated that it does not seek peace," the ministry said.

Ankara called on the international community to move beyond statements of condemnation and take concrete and urgent measures to protect the Palestinian people, hold those responsible for violations accountable and establish peace and stability in Gaza.

Türkiye reaffirmed its determination to stand by the Palestinian people and defend their rights amid continued Israeli attacks, underscoring the urgent need for international action to end the violence and prevent further civilian casualties. (ILKHA)