Funeral prayers in absentia for martyred Gazans in Israeli airstrike on hospital performed across Türkiye
In a heartfelt display of solidarity and grief, Türkiye united to perform funeral prayers in absentia for the martyred Gazans who lost their lives in a tragic Israeli airstrike on a hospital in Gaza City.
- World
- Published Date: 02:07 | 18 October 2023
- Modified Date: 02:15 | 18 October 2023
This emotional act of remembrance took place across the nation, highlighting Türkiye's strong support for the Palestinian people during these tumultuous times.
Funeral prayers were held in absentia in cities and towns across Türkiye, as citizens joined together to pay their respects to the victims of the Israeli airstrike
The prayers served as a poignant reminder of the toll that conflict in the Gaza Strip is taking on innocent lives.
The Israeli airstrike on the hospital, which claimed the lives of over 500 people, has drawn condemnation from around the world, and Türkiye has been at the forefront of nations expressing concern.
The international community, including Türkiye, has been calling for an immediate ceasefire and a diplomatic resolution to the conflict, emphasizing the need to protect civilians and ensure their safety in the Gaza Strip.
Funeral prayers in absentia serve as a powerful symbol of the unity and empathy displayed by the people of Türkiye for the suffering in Gaza.
It highlights the strong desire for peace, justice, and an end to the cycle of violence that has plagued the region for too long.
As the world continues to watch the situation in Gaza with growing concern, acts of solidarity and remembrance, such as the nationwide funeral prayers in absentia, send a clear message that the people of Türkiye stand with the victims of the conflict and call for an end to their suffering.
Following the Israeli airstrike on Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital late Tuesday, resulting in the loss of hundreds of lives, the Turkish health minister announced that Türkiye is prepared to dispatch a hospital ship or establish field hospitals to assist the people of Gaza.
The Turkish parliament also released a joint statement condemning "in the strongest possible terms" Israel's airstrike on a hospital in Gaza, reportedly killing hundreds.