Solidarity with Palestinian People

Abstract

At the heart of the Middle East, the ongoing Israeli occupation and its violence in Palestine have been intensifying the long-standing humanitarian tragedy in full view of the world. Over decades, Palestinians have been displaced, tortured, imprisoned, bombed, killed, and, most importantly, left deprived of basic human dignity on their own lands. It has indeed been a collective humanitarian responsibility for the international community to protect the rights of Palestine, in accordance with legal norms. The Turkish governments have taken a strong stance in support of Palestine, voicing concerns over the humanitarian and unlawful aspect of the Palestine question, and have lent a friendly helping hand to the Palestinian people. Turkey has been supporting a peaceful two-state solution to the conflict at all pertinent international platforms. As the inhumane circumstances in the Palestinian territories urgently await solutions directed by the international community, another significant dimension to the criminal treatment of the Palestinians is the deported refugees who must continue their lives in remote camps. In this regard, Turkey also continues its efforts to improve the living standards of Palestinian refugees in Jordan, where the camps are concentrated. This chapter elaborates on the decades-long humanitarian tragedy of Palestinians and Turkey’s strong solidarity with them.