Turkey's Erdogan says West Bank belongs to Palestinians

FILE PHOTO: A general view shows the Israeli settlement of Beitar Illit in the Israeli-occupied West Bank April 7, 2019. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun - Copyright RONEN ZVULUN(Reuters)

By Reuters

Published on 08/04/2019 - 09:32•Updated 19/04/2024 - 22:37

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ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said the West Bank belongs to Palestinians, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would annex Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank if he wins Tuesday's election.

Erdogan said the move would be another occupation measure by Israel, and emphasized that Turkey will stand with Palestine.