Turkey on Sunday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of having no intention of achieving peace with the Palestinians, following Israel's latest military strikes in the Gaza Strip.
In a statement published by the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Ankara said the latest attacks demonstrated that the Israeli government was continuing policies that undermine efforts to reach a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
"Netanyahu's sole objective is to displace Palestinians from their homeland and prevent the establishment of peace and stability in the region," the ministry said.
The ministry further alleged that Netanyahu continues to take steps that weaken the region's fragile balance and obstruct mediation initiatives led by several countries, particularly the US.
"It has become imperative for the international community to adopt a more determined, consistent and robust stance against Netanyahu's expansionist and militarist approach, which seeks to turn the entire Middle East into a zone of conflict," the statement said.
Calling on countries that support "peace and stability in Palestine and across the wider Middle East," the ministry urged the international community to act with a shared sense of responsibility and uphold international law and humanitarian values.
Israel says operations are aimed at dismantling Hamas
Israel has repeatedly said its military operations in Gaza are aimed at dismantling Hamas and its governing capabilities. Israeli officials have maintained that Hamas bears responsibility for the continuation of the war by rejecting proposed ceasefire and hostage-release proposals.
The Turkish statement came amid continued diplomatic efforts involving the US and regional mediators to advance negotiations over a ceasefire and the release of hostages held in Gaza. The status of those efforts was not addressed further in the ministry's statement.