Erdogan slams Israel’s ‘genocidal mindset’ in blistering UN address
Summary
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank in a speech at the United Nations General Assembly. He accused Israel of war crimes and described Gaza as a concentration camp while also calling on the UN to do more to establish peace.Key Facts
- Erdogan spoke at the United Nations General Assembly about the conflict involving Israel and Palestine.
- He said more than 1,300 civilians were killed in Gaza despite a ceasefire supported by President Donald Trump.
- Erdogan called Gaza "the most inhumane, most shameful concentration camp of our time."
- He accused Israel of a "genocidal mindset" and illegal settlement activities in the West Bank.
- The Israeli delegation walked out during Erdogan’s speech, while Palestinian representatives applauded.
- Erdogan criticized the United Nations for failing to maintain peace and called it dysfunctional.
- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was absent from the UN meeting because the U.S. denied him a visa.
- Erdogan expressed hope for an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine while supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty.
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