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

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Israel’s “genocidal mindset” in Gaza and the occupied West Bank during a UN General Assembly address, prompting the Israeli delegation to walk out. He said more than 1,300 civilians have been killed despite a ceasefire and accused the UN of failing to uphold global peace. Erdogan also called for ending the Russia-Ukraine war while preserving Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City. World leaders have gathered in New York for the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly, with this year's global issues ranging from the threat of artificial intelligence to the continued wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by SPENCER PLATT /

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Al Jazeera English2 months ago
Erdogan slams Israel’s ‘genocidal mindset’ in blistering UN address
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Israel’s “genocidal mindset” in Gaza and the occupied West Bank during a UN General Assembly address, prompting the Israeli delegation to walk out. He said more than 1,300 civilians have been killed despite a ceasefire and accused the UN of failing to uphold global peace. Erdogan also called for ending the Russia-Ukraine war while preserving Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Al Jazeera English2 months ago
Erdogan accuses Israel of ‘genocidal mindset’ at UNGA
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of a "genocidal mindset" at the UN General Assembly, saying the UN has been rendered unable to fulfil its mission. The Israeli delegation walked out during his speech.

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