Turkey Warns Against Disruption of Balance in Cyprus
The Turkish Ministry of National Defense, in response to the purchase of defense systems by Southern Cyprus from Israel, announced that any attempt to disrupt the balance on the island will be closely monitored and that the security of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus will be fully guaranteed.
Rear Admiral Zeki Aktürk, Press and Public Relations Advisor of the Turkish Ministry of National Defense, emphasized during his weekly press briefing: “Any attempt to disrupt the balance on the island will be carefully observed, and the security of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus will be guaranteed.”
He also referred to Israel’s ground operation against Gaza on September 16, which, according to him, has deepened the ongoing humanitarian tragedy in the region for more than two years. He added: “Israel’s attacks on civilians in Gaza and its provocative actions against regional countries are a clear indication of its intent to once again drag the Middle East into comprehensive instability.”
Aktürk further stated: “The international community can no longer remain silent in the face of systematic oppression, state terrorism, and genocide in Gaza. We call on the global community to take effective and deterrent steps without delay to establish peace and stability in the region and to adopt serious measures against Israel.”
