Flags lowered to half-mast: 3 days of national mourning declared in Türkiye

In Türkiye, a three-day national mourning period has been declared for those who lost their lives in Israel's attack on the hospital in Gaza.

"As Türkiye, we deeply feel the great pain experienced by our Palestinian brothers. In respect for the thousands of martyrs, most of whom are children and innocent civilians, our country has declared a three-day national mourning," President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared on his social media account. Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 19, 2023.

Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 19, 2023.

Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct 19, 2023.

Following the declaration of national mourning, Turkish flags were lowered to half-staff in all public buildings and foreign embassies across the country. In the photo, the flag in Otağtepe and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge can be seen. Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct 19, 2023.

Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 18, 2023.

Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 19, 2023.