Turkiye declared a national day of mourning

Presidential Announcement

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced the declaration via social media, stating that Turkiye will observe a national day of mourning tomorrow.

In his post, Erdoğan said: "To show our support for the Palestinian Cause and solidarity with our Palestinian brothers, a national day of mourning has been declared tomorrow (Friday, August 2) following the martyrdom of Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh."

Erdoğan extended his condolences: "We remember Ismail Haniyeh and all Palestinian martyrs with mercy, and on behalf of myself and our Nation, I offer my condolences to the Palestinian people."