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Turkey calls Israel's strike on Gaza hospital 'attack on press freedom'

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on August 25, 2025

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· Last updated: January 22, 2026

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ANKARA (Reuters) -Turkey's presidential communications office on Monday called Israel's latest strikes on Gaza "an attack on press freedom and another war crime," after Palestinian officials said at

Turkey Decries Israel's Gaza Hospital Strike as Assault on Press Freedom

Turkey's Response to Israel's Actions

ANKARA (Reuters) -Turkey's presidential communications office on Monday called Israel's latest strikes on Gaza "an attack on press freedom and another war crime," after Palestinian officials said at least 15 people, including four journalists, one of whom worked for Reuters, were killed at Nasser hospital.

Claims of War Crimes

"Israel, which continues its atrocities without regard for any humanitarian or legal principles, is under the illusion that it can prevent the truth from being revealed through its systematic attacks on journalists," Burhanettin Duran, head of the communications directorate, said in a post on X.

Israeli Military's Silence

The Israeli military and Prime Minister's Office both had no immediate comment regarding the strikes.

(Reporting by Huseyin Hayatsever; Editing by Jonathan Spicer)

Key Takeaways

  • Turkey labels Israel's Gaza strike as a press freedom attack.
  • At least 15 people, including journalists, killed in the strike.
  • Turkey accuses Israel of war crimes and silencing the truth.
  • Israeli military and government have not commented on the strike.
  • The incident raises concerns over media safety in conflict zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Turkey's presidential communications office say about Israel's strikes?
Turkey's presidential communications office called Israel's strikes on Gaza 'an attack on press freedom and another war crime.'
How did Turkey characterize Israel's actions?
Turkey characterized Israel's actions as atrocities committed without regard for humanitarian or legal principles.
Did the Israeli military comment on the strikes?
The Israeli military and Prime Minister's Office both had no immediate comment regarding the strikes.

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