Erdogan: Stopping the war in Gaza is a global necessity and Turkey's participation is under review.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said: "We will review the status and position of our forces regarding their participation in Gaza, especially at the level of our Ministry of Defense, and after this assessment, we will make our final decision."

This comment came in reference to Turkey's participation in the international stabilization force intended to be deployed in the Gaza Strip, and the objections from the occupying state.

The Turkish president clarified on Saturday that the ceasefire in Gaza does not only affect the Palestinians, but is essential for achieving peace at the global level.

Erdoğan added, during a speech at one of the sessions of the G20 summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa, that "the continuation of the ceasefire in Gaza, which was achieved through the initiatives of U.S. President Donald Trump and contributions from leading regional countries, is of utmost importance not only for the Palestinian people but for peace in the entire world."

He pointed out that "United Nations reports indicate that the destruction caused by the occupying state due to its attacks on Gaza has set back the development trajectory in the Palestinian territories by at least 70 years."

He continued by saying that "what we witnessed in Gaza was not limited to the destruction of infrastructure, but also included environmental damage, while the loss of more than 70,000 children, women, and adults is an irreplaceable loss that cannot be erased from the memory of future generations."

He emphasized that "at this stage, focus should be on accelerating humanitarian aid activities in the Gaza Strip and starting reconstruction efforts without any delay."

He added: "We are determined and ready to contribute to the sustainability of the ceasefire on the ground and to assist in the reconstruction of Gaza, standing by the Palestinian people, as we have done so far."

The Turkish president noted "the necessity for the international community to continue its efforts for the two-state solution, which is the only way to achieve lasting peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict."

Erdoğan congratulated South Africa's leadership and people for "the brave stance they took on the issue of genocide that they raised against the occupying state at the International Court of Justice."