Ankara: Trkiye on Thursday condemned Israel's actions in the occupied Palestinian territories, warning that recent decisions could undermine prospects for a two-state solution. Speaking during the Turkish Defense Ministry's weekly press briefing, spokesperson Zeki Akturk criticized Israel for continuing ceasefire violations despite moving into the second phase of a Gaza peace plan.

According to Anadolu Agency, Israel has faced global condemnation after its Security Cabinet approved measures on Sunday aimed at changing the legal and civil framework in the occupied West Bank to strengthen Israeli control. Several leaders have described this as a step toward de facto annexation of the occupied Palestinian territory.

Akturk stated that Ankara condemned Israel's decisions aimed at imposing a new legal and administrative status on the occupied West Bank following widespread destruction and attacks in Gaza. He emphasized that such measures constitute a clear violation of international law and risk damaging ongoing efforts toward a negotiated settlement.

"We once again emphasize that we will continue to support the Palestinian people's efforts to establish an independent and sovereign state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital," Akturk said.

In response to a question, the spokesperson mentioned that Trkiye is closely monitoring the implementation of the January 30 agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). "We continue to closely follow on the ground the implementation of the agreement signed between the Syrian government and the SDF on January 30," Akturk added.