President Erdoğan received Patriarch Theophilus III of the Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem in Istanbul. Israeli aggression in Gaza and the deteriorating humanitarian situation were discussed during the meeting.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Patriarch Theophilus III of the Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem in Istanbul. The meeting addressed Israel's aggression in Gaza and the deteriorating humanitarian situation. President Erdoğan stated that Israel's actions in Jerusalem are aimed at undermining its historical status and sanctity, and that this situation, which openly threatens the tradition of coexistence among Muslims, Christians, and Jews, is unacceptable.

Erdoğan stated that the genocidal Netanyahu had recently demonstrated his lack of peace with his attack on Qatar. He also stated that Israel continues its attacks indiscriminately against mosques and churches. He expressed his hope for close contact to protect Christian and Muslim heritage in Israeli-occupied territories. President Erdoğan was accompanied at the reception by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran, and Chief Foreign Policy and Security Advisor Akif Çağatay Kılıç.