Meeting Held Between Turkey and Palestine on Protecting Cultural Heritage

Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy and Palestinian Minister of Culture Imad Hamdan held an online meeting to protect and restore Palestine's cultural heritage damaged in Israeli attacks.

Details of the Online Summit

Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy and Palestinian Minister of Culture Imad Hamdan held an online meeting for the protection and restoration of cultural heritage damaged in Israeli attacks in Gaza. During the meeting, joint project recommendations were evaluated for the preservation of Palestine's cultural heritage and passing it on to future generations.

Damaged Structures and Reports

Palestine's cultural heritage suffered great damage in the attacks following the events in Gaza. According to UNESCO, more than 160 cultural heritage sites have been destroyed, while EAMENA officials affiliated with Oxford University state that this number exceeds 220.

Destroyed Historical Artifacts

Among the damaged cultural heritage are structures such as mosques, churches, and museums. The Great Omari Mosque and the Pasha Palace are also among the notable historical buildings standing out among these structures.

Statements by Minister Ersoy

Making a statement after the meeting, Minister Ersoy emphasized that they will continue to stand by the rightful struggle of the Palestinian people. Ersoy stated that they will protect the cultural heritage, which is an inseparable part of identity and historical memory.