Erdogan thus called for the emergency trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his cabinet and, as he said, “genocidal staff.”
Speaking at the Bosphone Diplomatic Forum in Istanbul, Erdogan assessed that the recognition of Palestine by several countries “delayed, but a significant decision”, emphasizing that every initiative for correcting past injustices is welcome.
However, he asked why the Palestinian statehood was not recognized before 65,000 innocent lives were lost, criticizing global inactivity.
Looking at Netanyahu’s address at the UN General Assembly, Turkish President said: “The leader ‘genocidal network’ did not have an audience for her lies and threats, but spoke empty chairs.”
Delegations from several countries left the hall in protest during Israeli speech.
Erdogan also condemned the UN and other international institutions, emphasizing that the order established after World War II “There is no more functionality or credibility.”
“Bodies like the UN Security Council, which should have prevented humanitarian disasters, became part of the problem instead of the solution,” he added.
He emphasized the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, where the hunger, as he said, “inconsistently used as weapons of mass destruction.”
“Those who reduce the problem in Gaza alone slowly realize that reality is completely different. While warfare oils, Turkey worked for peace and justice, and that is still in Palestine and Gaza,” Erdogan said.
He added that “every lost life on the streets of Gaza, Yemen, Syria, Sudan and Somalia takes away part of our hearts” and that Ankara seeks to ensure peace and stability in the region in a “strong and lasting way.”
Speaking of international calls to be Israel from the 2026 World Cup, Erdogan said that the Turkish football covenive was advertised on this issue, and that Ankara would consider his position.
The President of the Association Ibrahim Haciusanog sent a letter to FIFA, UEFA and leaders of national federations seeking the ban on Israel to participate in sports competitions.
Erdogan instructed and greeted by the passengers of the global Sumud fleet, who are facing, as he said, with “Israeli state terror.”
“May God protect them and lead them,” he said.
The fleet, composed of about 50 ships, sailed in the beginning of the month to pierce the Israeli blockade and the delusion of humanitarian aid, especially medical devices, where 2.4 million Palestinians have lived under the siege for 18 years.
(Vijesti.ba)
