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Erdogan slams Israel’s ‘genocidal mindset’ in blistering UN address

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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