Türkiye’s First Lady Emine Erdogan denounced the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, describing it as “the world’s largest orphanage above ground and a graveyard for children below.” On Protective Families’ Day, Erdogan highlighted the plight of children in Gaza amid ongoing Israeli attacks, calling for global solidarity to protect and assist vulnerable populations. She noted that over 17,000 children in Gaza have lost their families and lack safe refuge. Erdogan emphasized the distressing global reality where children face dire conditions and struggle to survive without a nurturing family environment. She also expressed concern that approximately 4,000 children are either trapped under rubble or missing, underscoring the gravity of the situation.
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