Turkey’s Erdogan Claims UN and Western Values Are Dying in Gaza

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan emphasized on Tuesday that the values upheld by the United Nations and the Western world are being eroded in Gaza as the conflict persists. He called for an "alliance of humanity" to intervene and put an end to Israel’s actions.

During his address at the United Nations General Assembly, Erdogan reiterated strong criticisms directed at Israel regarding its military operations in the Gaza Strip and condemned Western nations for their support of Israel.

"Along with the children in Gaza, the United Nations system is also dying. The truth is disappearing, the values that the West claims to uphold are vanishing, and the hopes of humanity for a more just world are fading one by one," Erdogan stated.

Turkey, a NATO member, has expressed its disapproval of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, which was initiated in response to a cross-border attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7 of last year. The country has ceased all trade with Israel and has sought to join a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Israel has consistently dismissed the genocide allegations as unfounded, asserting that its operations in Gaza are defensive and focused on targeting Hamas, which governs the territory.

Erdogan claimed, "Those who are purportedly advocating for a ceasefire continue to supply weapons and ammunition to Israel behind the scenes, enabling it to persist in its massacre. This reflects a clear inconsistency and lack of sincerity."

He also expressed solidarity with the population of Lebanon as Israel conducts airstrikes targeting Hezbollah fighters there.