Erdoğan delivers Gaza message at UN General Assembly: Israeli representative leaves the hall
President Erdoğan's emphasis on Gaza stood out during his speech at the UN General Assembly; the Iranian delegation applauded, while the Israeli representative left the hall.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed world leaders at the 81st United Nations General Assembly general debate held in New York, USA. Devoting significant attention to the situation in Gaza in his speech, Erdoğan criticized the Israeli administration's policy on Palestine and called on the international community to take responsibility.
Notable moments occurred in the General Assembly hall during Erdoğan's speech. The Israeli representative to the UN left the hall during the section where criticisms directed at Israel were ongoing.
In his speech, President Erdoğan also recited verses by poet Sezai Karakoç. It was observed that the Iranian delegation present in the hall stood up and applauded during the moments Erdoğan recited the verses.
“They think that if we remain silent, the issue will disappear. Yet, even if we remain silent, history will not. Even if history remains silent, the truth will not. They think that if they get rid of us, the issue will disappear. Yet, even if they get rid of us, they will not be able to escape the torment of conscience. Even if they escape the torment of conscience, they will not be able to escape the torment of history. Even if they escape the torment of history, they will not be able to escape the wrath of God.”
Erdoğan's speech at the UN podium, with its focus on Gaza and the diplomatic reactions in the hall, became one of the prominent agenda items of the General Assembly session.