(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that Muslims will not relinquish their rights over East Jerusalem.

"We will not allow Jerusalem to be defiled by unholy hands, though I know the resentment of Hitler admirers may never truly fade," Erdogan said during the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Turkish Foreign Ministry building in Ankara, as stated by reports.

He emphasized Turkey’s steadfast backing of Gaza, stating, "No one can prevent us from standing by the oppressed people of Gaza who are struggling to survive under Israel's brutal attacks."

Erdogan further warned against those attempting to destabilize the region, adding, "We will stand firm today and tomorrow against those who seek to turn our region into a sea of blood, and those who fuel instability in our geography."

He also reiterated Ankara’s commitment to supporting communities targeted by Israeli aggression across the Middle East, from Syria to Yemen, and Lebanon to Qatar.

"Those who believe they can build a secure future with oppression, and genocide at the cost of innocent children's lives will drown in the blood they have shed," Erdogan concluded.

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