Erdoğan took a harsh stance against Israel at the UN General Assembly
Quick Look
Addressing the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly for the 16th time, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan increased criticism against Israel in his speech, supported the establishment of the State of Palestine and emphasized that he would not remain silent against global injustices.
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Why It Matters
It has been a tradition for Erdoğan to address the UN General Assembly every year, and this year he used this platform for the 16th time. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict and global injustices were recurring themes of his speeches.
The United Nations General Assembly convened for the 81st time. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the United Nations General Assembly for the 16th time.
The footage of the moments when the Israeli delegation escaped from the hall during President Erdoğan's speech attracted attention.
ERDOĞAN'S TARGET WAS ISRAEL
President Erdoğan: "We will suffer if necessary, we will pay the price if necessary, but we will not remain silent in the face of injustice, we will never consent to oppression."
President Erdoğan: "As Tayyip Erdoğan, as the President of a great nation, as long as my Lord gives me life, I will continue to defend the rights of the oppressed from this podium and be their voice."
President Erdoğan: "Global genderless policies have turned into a siege targeting the family institution and children. We can break this by protecting the family consisting of men and women."
President Erdoğan: "There can be no talk of justice in a world where tons of food are thrown away on one side and hundreds of millions of people collect food from the garbage on the other."
President Erdoğan: "Attempts to strangle the State of Palestine will be disappointed. We will see good days when Palestine will come into existence on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital."
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What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
In response to Erdogan's statements, Israel may try to block decisions regarding Palestine at the UN.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- How will Israel respond to these statements?
- When can support for full membership of the State of Palestine in the UN be realized?
- How will relations between Türkiye and Israel be affected after these statements?
