Şahzade Demir, HÜDA PAR Secretary General and Gaziantep MP Şahzade Demir, spoke at a press conference in Türkiye's parliament.

He addressed Türkiye's involvement in the International Court of Justice case against Israel and the country's decision to halt all trade with Israel.

Demir also discussed other important issues in Türkiye, including ongoing protests at US universities in support of Palestine, the development of a new constitution, and rising food prices.

He began by expressing his support for journalists on World Press Freedom Day, specifically mentioning those reporting from war-torn Gaza.

Demir emphasized the importance of Türkiye's participation in the genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. He urged Turkish government to provide evidence to convict those responsible for the violence in Gaza. "This is a duty to humanity," he declared.

Demir praised Türkiye's decision to stop trade with Israel, calling it a "long overdue but necessary step." He urged other countries to take a similar stance against what he called "Zionist threats."

Demir applauded the bravery of American students protesting in support of Palestine. He encouraged Turkish students to be just as active in their demonstrations.

He highlighted the widespread nature of these protests, mentioning universities like Columbia, Brown, and Harvard. Despite facing pressure from media, police, and the government, these students haven't stopped their fight for human rights.

Demir expressed his satisfaction with the progress on drafting a new, civilian constitution for Türkiye. He criticized the current constitution for its shortcomings and called for a document that upholds the rule of law and protects human rights.

Demir concluded the conference by addressing the rising cost of food in Türkiye. He pointed out that unlike the global trend, food prices in Türkiye continue to climb. He suggested that various factors, including unresolved economic uncertainties, contribute to this issue. He called for effective measures to combat inflation and stabilize food prices. (ILKHA)