Will Turkey's 'pro-Palestinian' President succumb to Western pressure?

On April 23, 2024, Dimitri Lascaris arrived in Istanbul to join the Gaza Freedom Flotilla 2024. Originally scheduled to complete its latest mission to Gaza in the summer of 2024, the Flotilla's departure was expedited to meet the profound and urgent and needs of Gaza's civilian population. This humanitarian mission confronts, however, one formidable obstacle: the U.S., British and German governments are placing enormous pressure on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to prohibit the Flotilla's departure from Turkey's shores. Will Erdoğan honour the wishes of Turkey's pro-Palestinian electorate, or will he succumb to the dictates of Western imperialists?

[@omarrymad7699]

hope everyone arrives safely in gaza you are all so brave, ty Dimitri

[@matthewabogado2834]

My heart is with you, Dimitri. You make me proud to be a Canadian. Unlike our government, who is complicate in this Israeli genocide. *complicit

[@nedmilburn]

*complicit (auto correct on phones sucks eh...)

[@matthewabogado2834]

@@nedmilburn hahaha thanks for the correction.

[@Puravida2025]

The world's 8 billion people are praying for all to arrive safely, and good will prevail over evil. Thank You

[@Sammyli99]

sad reality is 50 mil USA ERS AND SAY 50 MIL Globally support the EVIL as justified, and they, my friend have all the bases covered, inc. 90% of all media.

[@jeanniefletcher9937]

Turkey and Iran must escort and protect the flotilla and its people and supplies

[@patriot4757]

Lol

[@jinusrafezadeh2494]

Turkey has a long history of hypocrisy . Don’t believe a word coming from Erdogan !

[@adayinforever]

Turkey? Maybe. If Iran did, it would be exactly what Israel wants to escalate in a full blown war.

[@mustafamujahid1929]

The 'west' will try to suggest that IRAN will be trying to smuggle arms to the Palestinian's. Which I think is a Great idea! amerikkka provides weapons to the zionist.

[@mustafamujahid1929]

DODO‼️​@@patriot4757

[@hichampensif1987]

You'll are the messengers of humanity our hearts are with you ❤

[@rainbowpeace13]

Bless your good heart Dimitri.....rainbow blessings all around you and the Freedom Flotilla. Your courage and service to humanity gives us strength in solidarity.

[@MagdiNonDuality]

Thank you Dimitri. You are an honorable person.

[@MatchaCocoaDog]

I hope not. The Iran-Russia-Turkey trio might be the only hope against Zionism!

[@rezrunnercl]

Agreed!

[@ARolls-dd2zd]

My hopes been on Turkey for a while. Erdogan is apparently into Sufi mysticism, let's hope there's some good in that.

[@JohnDoe-dn9ez]

Israel is not a "player" in the region; Zionism is not an entity of it's own. It is a mere tool of US imperialism. Fighting against zionism is fighting against the US. Thats all it is.

[@mohamedaydarus7418]

@@ARolls-dd2zd- it’s not about Sufi vs Wahabbi vs Shia.. don’t forget that until the collapse of the khilafa it was Sufis that were there… but there’s total failure from all sides… we don’t need to play the sectarian politics

[@patriot4757]

Bigot

[@Marlago-pv9tq]

Praying and hoping for a successful and safe journey to Gaza. May the gods keep you safe

[@kirkdougherty8690]

May the flotilla with its precious cargo and volunteers arrive safely in Gaza. Thank you Dimitri for your outstanding reporting, your courage and humanity. 🇵🇸❤🙏

[@mishkamo55]

Proud to have you as a fellow Canadian. Need more brave and compassionate souls like you😊

[@iamnot1]

All we've seen from Erdogan is EMPTY TALKS ... People DEMAND ACTIONS ❤

[@km16890]

All of them are complicit in what is happening in Palestine with the exception of handful countries, like…Iran,Yemen,Lebanon,Syria,Afghanistan, notes that this 5 countries have no satanic embassy on their land all other do! That should be sufficient enough to know who’s who.

[@shovanbijoy7136]

That's why his party lost elections

[@Doan84]

Demanding action is easy, when you yourself don't have to fear consequences. If you want to see action so much, get a ticket to Palestine.

[@TeeTee-zm2re]

​@@Doan84Erdogan should stay quiet then

[@shovanbijoy7136]

@@Doan84 oh Palestine does exist huh z.. Always telling us.... It doesn't exist.... It doesn't exist.... It doesn't exist

[@harryflash5202]

Incredibly brave people. Our thoughts and prayers go with the Freedom Flotilla

[@JillT123]

Thanks for all you are doing. Stay safe and hope you reach Gaza

[@bradjekadetje9890]

Pls be safe! Tnku sir🫡

[@fminc]

1 love Dmitri.

[@SheriffofYouTube]

100% the IDF will not allow them to land anywhere near gaza

[@lisazheng7141]

Thank you for exposing the TRUTHS that many kept denying.

[@Freedom.warriors107]

Dimitri this world needs more people like yourself, on behalf of all Gazans we thank you and your fellow humanitarian volunteers for your sacrifice and support in this difficult time.

[@Jon-da-bad]

Dude you rock. Keep us updated. Be safe.

[@JillianEmerson-me8cx]

And look at that beautiful park. No trash, no homeless misery, the sound of happy children in the background. America, take a moment to ponder this.

[@kemalaydin32]

👍

[@user-tv9nb1bt1t]

Free Free Free palistine ❤️

[@Thereisariver-sp9ut]

Such brave and wonderful people! May God carry you safely.

[@Marlago-pv9tq]

Dimitri ❤

[@ja9.b73]

Good luck! ❤

[@SHEliot]

May God protect all of you and grant you success in this noble mission. Godspeed. 🙏❤🇵🇸

[@aishaahmed5102]

Wish you save journey ❤❤❤💪💪💪

[@jassibrar8418]

Thank you sir for your bravery , compassion and for doing something for our Palestinian brothers and sisters. I pray for you and the rest of the crew and for the people of Palestine 🇵🇸 i will pray for the mission and success of the mission 🙏

[@MarinaDiaz-dp3dx]

THANKS FOR BEING OUR VOICE ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ahmada1629]

Thank you Dimitri, you're a hero to us all

[@nazakatkhan4329]

✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@muhammadaquil2256]

Keep the pressure brother we stand with you! Free Free Palestine 🇵🇸 🇵🇸 🇵🇸

[@donnavorce8856]

We're all doing what we can from where we are. Some can work miracles in the open, while most of us are in the background but still doing what we can.

[@lindsze]

May you go in peace and success!

[@GabrielaBertulli-ve5kt]

Thank you for your solidarity and humanity to people in Gaza. ❤

[@jaypie8]

When you said You were in Turkey my heart fell... I knew instantly what you were doing there ✊️✊️✊️

[@afghanwariror8938]

May Allah bless you. As a human being

[@Wyliesmama]

I hope you and everyone in this mission is kept safe🙏🙏. Thank you so much!

[@galaxytrio]

Good luck tomorrow, Dimitri. Give us a link to follow the flotilla.

[@teijam10]

Well done again Dimitri

[@amacheick]

Respect

[@MakePeace123]

Stay Safe Brother❤❤❤❤

[@2016Islander]

Support your noble work Dimitri

[@Spiderryder-]

Dimitri people like you are what this world needs right now. We need people to speak up against the injustice against Palestinians!

[@mayat25]

May God be with you all

[@publicdomain1103]

Appreciate your broad, on the ground reporting. Thanx.

[@Marlago-pv9tq]

Codepink♥️

[@bernaguvenc4029]

Ty Dimitri for the update info from NY. Been following Codepink about the mission, 3 ships full of 5,500 tons of food and medicine and 1000 aid workers from all around the world🧡💙. Safe sails if it happens🚢💫 This has become a war for humanity against ethnic cleansing countries of Israel, aiders USA, UK and EU. Safe sails to all and hope they let you in but doubt it at the same time unless the neighboring nations with their military strikes makes this possible, idk how else to phrase it, with the start of WWIII....perseverance always win but along with loss of innocent lives😮‍💨. Civilian people supporting Israel should know that extreme beliefs have always harmed and now they're dragging all into war. Unforgivable for you and we will, humanity will win💫🕊💪👏👏👏

[@laurarivero-fisher3128]

God bless all concerned.

[@Antizionist17]

Thank you for all your hardwork! Turkey should be ashamed!!!

[@8084us]

👏

[@Astro78196]

Thank you for your update. I hope and pray that you’re able to sail to help Gaza.

[@soukseng2276]

Tough talk but no action....Shame..

[@IngramSnake]

Remember they are demons. But you are on the side of good.

[@blackcreekorganicfarm296]

Keep up the good work

[@resistance52]

Iran weathered all pressures for 40 years. Question now is can NATO survive without Turkiye? Remember, for Turkiye NATO a liability.

[@applemacud5832]

Long live TURKEY and the entire Muslim Ummah Worldwide. Ameen ya rabbul alameen.♥️♥️♥️

[@MsSheilarea]

Thanks for keeping it real, Dimitri. I so appreciate that you question everything, follow the evidence, and articulate information so well. The Freedom Flotilla represents, at its core, human dignity. If ever we need to embrace and root for the very basics of being a person, human fucking dignity, now is a good time. 🌏🌎🌍❤️ One Love. Freedom Flotilla to Gaza. Let’s make this social media buzz. Loud and Beautiful.

[@mirakbar9029]

He never was pro-Palestinian, He just makes some noise to apeace his fellow country men/women.

[@rcmrcm3370]

And to extort USA funds for dirty deeds.

[@TeeTee-zm2re]

He's full of hot air

[@matthewabogado2834]

@@TeeTee-zm2re being Canadian. I'll take the hot air. We are aiding the Israeli in this genocide. 😢

[@lightofgodandpropheticmini1795]

We have opened intercessory prayer file in the church for daily prayer for the Almighty God ELOHIM to uphold members of Team that will travel to Gaza from Istanbul through the Flotilla. On behalf of Light of God and Prophetic Ministry, the Holy Spirit says , the word of God in Psalm 91 will guide you to Gaza . After the accomplishment of your task in Gaza , you will sing the songs of thanksgiving in Psalm 136. Rejoice the Lord, because God is refuge, shield and defense. Thank you Jesus, for perfecting this trip. ADONAI REIGNS FOREVER. ELOHIM IS GREAT. JESUS IS LORD.

[@Whatis2468]

Pro pipelines! Talks are cheap!

[@UTubeISphere]

Praying for open sealanes, safe passage, and safe delivery.

[@eghbalkhader1525]

Dimitri Sir, I know there are no words to thank you with. But I will pray to the Almighty to bless you with a long and healthy life for this world needs more people like you. You are an inspiration. Please keep communicating with your fans. I am one of them.

[@velona509]

Your courage and service to humanity give us strength in solidarity. Thank you Dimitri for your outstanding reporting, your courage, and your humanity. I hope you and everyone on this mission are kept safe.

[@Rani-yt9nw]

Thank you so much, god bless you !!!!!!

[@parvfars8420]

You are a great human. Thanks for everything you do for humanity.

[@whitesammthe2455]

Hope your mission will be in grade success. Man with kind hearted heart. ❤

[@someguy1914]

good on you dimitri youre a fantastic human being, im very glad youve recovered and good on everyone involved in the flotila to gaza, thank you for your journalistic work also which ive been following and greatly appreciate! you are inspiring!

[@dvoravithanovsky6902]

😢this should be shown on all media outlets all over the world

[@evrenpilge7191]

Good Luck and God Speed İnşAllah... 👏🤲🤝

[@irinaki2011]

God bless you Dimitri for been a peacemaker in a very difficult situation🙏🕊May God bless all the people and code pink in their honourable and unselfish mission wishing them all the success🙏🕊🖤🤍❤️💚🕊

[@kizgintosbaga]

well they are doing economic pressure and it looks like its working.

[@giulianoardis370]

I hope that the people of Turkey hare smart enough to support their leadership and not succumb to Western propaganda

[@shovanbijoy7136]

Thank you Dimitri

[@hareemsahar6750]

Thank you for going. May God make it successful

[@scogginsscoggins]

Long live Dimitri from the people of Quebec.

[@marisaj2346]

Erdogan, the dog who barks and never bites. Good luck to you all my sisters and brothers!

[@ARolls-dd2zd]

They're worried Israel will bomb the ship.

[@jaypie8]

I have a feeling they know izzy will and then America will be forced to deal with izzy ...I'm starting to think America is afraid of izzy because of nuke power.

[@TeeTee-zm2re]

​@@jaypie8the USA is with the zionist colony

[@odiferousmusky1299]

Wow, stay safe Dimitri, I hope to hear you speak one day and I hope to shake your hand, you are the best of us.

[@tethergobrrr]

Good luck to you and everyone on the flotilla. I know there will be tens of journalists on board, please post as many live streams as possible and distribute links broadly so the entity knows the eyes of the world are on the mission. (If you can, not sure about reception at sea.)

[@gizlianalist]

You articulated the situation so good. I hope you will be successful to break the siege.

[@Mairaaax]

Praying for you praying for this god willing xx

[@arettalayne3635]

Thank you.

[@dazzlemovies3197]

All the best brother 👍

[@favourites2654]

Thank you for exposing the brutality of the Israeli people Thank you and Bless you and your group hope it all goes well 14:46

[@Hiptoys]

8:10 well said

[@desert.mantis]

Thank you for sharing that Col. Wright training video, Dimitri. The authenticity of the video enhanced my respect for the heroic and compassionate volunteers participating in the mission.

[@leonesdelmundo4884]

Thank you for the update. May the presence of God be with this voyage in and out of Gaza. We will be following your route closely.

[@Politician62]

God bless your soul.

[@gordanasalkovic6414]

👍👍👍

[@Moinul1957]

May God Bless you all brave people. People are still human, because of you people.

[@saintz177]

Bless you from England uk

[@fatihaa7423]

Merci❤ pour palestine libre !🇵🇸🤲☝️🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲💪💪

[@kemalaydin32]

Welcome to my beautiful country 🇹🇷🧿🇹🇷

[@shirenearendse9569]

My respect to these people who are with you. May God protect you.

[@OmarioKing_15]

Dimitri. You are a courageous man. People on board the ship have a big heart.

[@carlosdangerfield9477]

He is a Showman! He was *never* pro P.

[@harrydhaliwal6756]

GOD BE WITH YOU ALL YOU RIGHTEOUS HUMAN BEINGS. SUCCESS BE WITH YOU AS THE WORLD IS WATCHING!

[@mansooraqureshi2696]

All we can say good luck, this can be dangerous mission knowing what happened last time, you have the blessings of the universe as it is the right cause......❤

[@mohammedshinwari6154]

God bless you and thank you so much ❤❤❤❤

[@mr.kim.s7667]

President Erdoğan's surname is pronounced with the ğ like a w, as Dmitri does so Well, but the c in Recep is pronounced like an English j instead. Keep up the good diplomatic Work, Asking instead of Presuming, respecting cultural Differences, as you keep to Practice.

[@rcmrcm3370]

Is he speaking to Turks only?