Erdoğan mentioned greater than 41,000 Palestinians have been killed because the Oct. 7 invasion of Israel final 12 months and its ensuing marketing campaign within the Gaza Strip, whereas greater than 17,000 kids have been the targets of Israeli bullets and bombs.
“I name out the United Nations Security Council, what are you ready for to forestall the genocide in Gaza? To put a cease to this cruelty and this barbarianism?” he requested.
Speaking simply after President Joe Biden, Erdoğan additionally criticized U.S. coverage within the area. “Those who’re supposedly working for a ceasefire from this stage proceed to ship arms and ammunition to Israel so it may proceed its massacres,” he mentioned.
Erdoğan mentioned that the states supporting Israel in “an unconditional method” are additionally liable for the scenario in Gaza, and urged them to acknowledge the State of Palestine “as quickly as attainable.”
In July, Erdoğan threatened to ship Turkish troops into Israel to intervene on behalf of the Palestinians.
As for the most recent tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, Erdoğan advised the UNGA that Turkey stands with the Lebanese individuals and accused Israel of inciting regional battle by means of its actions in opposition to Hezbollah militants.