Turkish Foreign Ministry

Turkey urged Russia and Ukraine to ensure navigational safety in the Black Sea following a drone attack that damaged a Turkish-owned vessel and injured three crew members near Russia's Novorossiysk port. The Turkish Foreign Ministry expressed concern over the targeting of civilian ships and is monitoring the condition of its citizens.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Khalil al-Hayya, the newly elected head of Hamas’s political bureau, discussing developments in Gaza and the West Bank. Fidan reaffirmed Turkey’s support for the Palestinians’ 'just cause' and pledged continued humanitarian aid to Gaza and backing for peace efforts.

Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir led hundreds of Israeli Jews into Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound on Tisha B’Av, a Jewish mourning day, breaching the site’s long-standing status quo. Jordan and Turkey condemned the visit, which violated an agreement restricting Jewish prayer at the site, while the Israeli government claimed its policy remained unchanged despite escalating tensions.

Sa’ar accuses Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan of 'incitement to genocide' after Fidan claimed humanity 'cannot bear' Israel and labeled Israel a global problem. Fidan also called for international sanctions on Jerusalem following recognition of the Armenian genocide, prompting Sa’ar to urge global condemnation.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed Venezuela's earthquake-related aid needs with Venezuelan counterpart Yvan Gil. Turkey pledged continued support for Venezuela following the earthquakes, according to a Turkish foreign ministry source.