Erdogan to the Pope: The International Community's Silence on Israel's Attack on Gaza is "Shameful"

The Turkish presidency stated today, Thursday, that "President Recep Tayyip Erdogan informed Pope Francis in a phone call that the Israeli attacks on Gaza amount to a massacre, and that the silence of the international community is shameful." The Turkish presidency, in a statement, quoted Erdogan as saying during the call that "all countries must raise their voices against the humanitarian crisis in the region." A Vatican spokesperson noted that "the call took place in the morning at Erdogan's request." The spokesperson added that "the Pope expressed his pain over what is happening, reaffirmed the position of the Holy See, and expressed hope for a two-state solution and the recognition of a special status for the city of Jerusalem." President Recep Tayyip Erdogan conducted a phone call with Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of Catholics and head of the Vatican City. The call addressed the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine and the increasing human rights violations in the region. President Erdogan explained during the call that the attacks… — Turkish Presidency (@tcbestepe_ar) October 26, 2023