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Turkish Interior Minister Calls for Jerusalem Governance, Cites Syrian Turmoil

6/8/2026

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Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci publicly prayed for the governorship of Jerusalem at a provincial AK Party meeting.
He said he wants Jerusalem under Turkish sovereignty, citing the December 2024 Assad collapse and Syrian sectarian violence.
He praised President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a world leader guiding Turkey’s ambitions.
He observed that Western governments are lifting sanctions on Damascus after Ahmed al-Sharaa became president.

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Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci publicly prayed for the governorship of Jerusalem at a provincial AK Party meeting.
He said he wants Jerusalem under Turkish sovereignty, citing the December 2024 Assad collapse and Syrian sectarian violence.
He praised President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a world leader guiding Turkey’s ambitions.
He observed that Western governments are lifting sanctions on Damascus after Ahmed al-Sharaa became president.