Fidan: Israel seeks to occupy more land.. and bloody escalation exacerbates the crisis in the region
April 18, 2026789 ViewsRead Time: 2 Minutes
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Israel of seeking to expand its control over lands in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria, emphasizing that Tel Aviv uses "security" as a pretext to impose new realities on the ground.
During his remarks at a diplomatic forum, Fidan stated that what is happening "is not just a defense of security, but a continuous expansion project that must stop," as he put it.
“Occupation and Continuous Expansion”.. Escalation in Political Discourse
The Turkish minister clarified that Israel is not satisfied with the occupied Palestinian territories, but its ambitions – according to him – extend to areas in Lebanon and Syria, considering this a "systematic expansion policy."
He added that this security rhetoric "is used to justify increasing field expansion operations in the region."
Lebanon: Heavy Toll of Civilian Casualties
In a related context, the Lebanese Ministry of Health announced an increase in the toll of Israeli bombardment since March to:
2294 dead
7544 injured
According to the data, among the victims:
177 children
100 health sector workers
The escalation has also led to the complete closure of 6 hospitals, amid significant pressure on the health sector.
Repeated Targeting and Humanitarian Deterioration
The figures also indicate dozens of attacks targeting ambulance teams and medical facilities, which has complicated the humanitarian situation in the bombed areas.
Observers warn that continued escalation could lead to further collapse of the health infrastructure in the affected areas.
A More Complex Regional Scene
These developments come amid rising tensions in the region, where military confrontations intertwine with sharp political rhetoric, deepening instability in several countries.
