In a strongly-worded speech delivered on Saturday in Istanbul, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on Islamic nations to unite against what he described as the rise of a new form of colonialism in the Middle East, likening recent regional dynamics to a modern version of the infamous Sykes-Picot agreement.
Speaking at the 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Erdogan warned against efforts by foreign powers to redraw the map of the Middle East through war and manipulation, stating, "We will not allow a new Sykes-Picot order to emerge with borders drawn in blood."
The original Sykes-Picot agreement, signed secretly between Britain and France in 1916, carved up the Ottoman Empire into spheres of influence—laying the foundation for decades of division and conflict. Erdogan's comments suggest fears that a similar partitioning could be underway today, driven by ongoing escalations between Israel, Iran, and other actors in the region.
The Turkish president also drew attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, claiming that conditions there have become more devastating than the Nazi concentration camps. "Two million of our brothers and sisters have been struggling to survive under siege for nearly two years," he said emotionally.
The OIC meeting, held amid heightened tensions across the region, is expected to continue with a closed-door session requested by Iran. The rising conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its second week, with no diplomatic resolution in sight.
Erdogan also took aim at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, comparing his leadership and actions to those of Adolf Hitler, a controversial remark that has sparked global attention and divided opinions.
As the Middle East braces for further instability, Erdogan's speech may serve as a rallying cry for unity among Muslim nations and a wake-up call for the global community about the dangers of foreign interference and unchecked aggression.
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Reported by DailyBrill News based on regional developments and international reports.
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