Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his government has cut all ties with Israel due to the ongoing genocide in Gaza Strip.

Erdogan made these remarks on Wednesday, November 13, to journalists on his plane after his recent visits to Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan, the Anadolu Agency reported.

“The government of the Republic of Turkey, under the leadership of Tayyip Erdogan, will not continue or develop relations with Israel,” Erdogan said.