Erdogan Urges OIC and Arab League to Coordinate Sanctions and Legal Action on Israel
Qatar convened the Doha summit after Israeli strikes on the city targeting Hamas officials.
Overview
- Speaking at an extraordinary OIC–Arab League meeting in Doha, Turkey’s president pressed member states to tighten economic pressure on Israel.
- He advocated using international legal avenues and voiced support for the genocide case at the International Court of Justice.
- Erdogan called for immediate defense cooperation to build deterrence and long-term self-sufficiency, offering Turkey’s capabilities and experience.
- He said Turkey has suspended all trade with Israel for roughly 18 months and claimed the step costs about $9.5 billion per year.
- A Palestinian movement said six people were killed in the Doha strikes, including Humam al-Hayya, a claim carried by regional media.