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The Turkish foreign minister said on Saturday that “Palestine remains the moral compass of our time,” adding: “It is the ultimate test of whether the Muslim world can translate shared values into collective action,” Anadolu reports. “This means repelling Israeli aggression and addressing the issue of Israeli expansionism,” stated Hakan Fidan in a speech at the Al Sharq Youth Conference in Istanbul. A subtle yet genuine transformation is underway, Fidan noted, adding: “The Islamic world needs more of this transformation, but above all, it needs unity.” Turkiye is exerting remarkable efforts to ensure the continuity of this cooperation, he added, while also calling for “moral courage and local ownership.” Stressing that the balance of power is shifting, the Turkish foreign minister […]
