Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

The joint statement reads:

“We are trade unions and professional organizations representing Turkey's workers, farmers, employers, civil servants, tradesmen, merchants, industrialists and producers.

Despite all the calls of the international community, the unjust and unlawful attacks carried out by the Israeli security forces against Gaza and Masjid al-Aqsa and the Palestinians who worship there, the attacks in Gaza that killed many innocent people, including children, and the forced removal of settlements from Palestinians are inhumane and crimes against humanity.

We strongly condemn the aggressive actions against the civilian and vulnerable Palestinian people; these attacks must stop immediately. Necessary measures should be taken to prevent Israeli racist groups from entering the Harem-i Sharif.

Within the framework of UN General Assembly resolutions, Palestinian civilians should be placed under international protection.

Palestinian civilians should be guaranteed freedom of worship.

The status of the Harem-i Sharif must be maintained.

The whole world should see that Israel is responsible for the occupation and violence in Palestine.

Israel must be held internationally responsible for its actions.

Everyone should stop this persecution and reckless lawlessness.

To not object to this and to remain silent is to be a partner in this crime.

Confederation of Rights Trade Unions (HAK-İŞ)

Confederation of Civil Servants' Unions (MEMUR-SEN)

Confederation of Tradesmen and Craftsmen of Turkey (TESK)

Confederation of Trade Unions of Turkey (TÜRK-İŞ)

Confederation of Employers' Unions of Turkey (TİSK)

Confederation of Public Employees' Unions of Turkey (Turkey KAMU-SEN)

Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB)

Union of Agricultural Chambers of Turkey (TZOB)”