A proposal to grant Türkiye’s western Izmir the status of sister city to Gaza was unanimously approved by the metropolitan council on Friday, APA reports citing Anadolu Agency.
The decision was made during a regular city council meeting of the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, presided over by Mayor Cemil Tugay.
The proposal, which received unanimous support from all political party groups, aimed to strengthen solidarity with Gazans while also showing support for the enclave.
Speaking at the council meeting, Tugay expressed his satisfaction with the decision, saying: "We will stand by the city that is subjected to oppression; this is what suits us."
"After going through the legal process, if Gaza also agrees, we will sign a sister city protocol with the enclave," he said.
"My heartfelt wish is for the attacks there to stop as soon as possible, for peace to be established, and for the rights of the people of Gaza and Palestine not to be violated in any way," he added.
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