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According to the Anadolu Agency, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was unable to attend the UN General Assembly session but “we will be the voice of a free and sovereign state of Palestine.”
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, Erdogan's statements are part of Turkey's ongoing efforts to strengthen its role as a patron of the Palestinian cause. In a broader context, Palestine faces significant challenges in reconstruction following the continuous conflicts in Gaza.
