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Erdogan Criticizes Netanyahu at UN, Calls for Coercive Measures and Billions in Damages

Sep 24, 2024, 03:12 PM

At the United Nations General Assembly, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized Israel's actions in Gaza, accusing the Israeli administration of ignoring basic human rights and causing significant damage. Erdogan called for UN coercive measures against Israel, including the possible use of force, and demanded that Israel pay billions of dollars to cover the damage from its bombing campaigns in Gaza in the aftermath of October 7. He compared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Hitler, stating that Netanyahu and his network must be stopped by an alliance of humanity. Erdogan also expressed support for Lebanon, criticized the UN for failing in its founding mission, and urged other countries to recognize Palestine. He stated that the values of the Western world are dying in Gaza.