Turkey slams Netanyahu’s UN address as 'baseless accusations' aimed at masking Gaza atrocities
Turkey's presidency strongly rejected remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly, where he labeled President Recep Tayyip Erdogan a "tyrant," asserting that the rhetoric cannot obscure ongoing legal proceedings and humanitarian devastation in Gaza
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Turkey officially rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s "baseless accusations" delivered at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, stating that the rhetoric was incompatible with international values of peace, law, and diplomacy.
What accusations did Netanyahu make against Erdogan and Turkey at the UN?
Speaking before a largely depleted hall at the 81st UN General Assembly session following a widespread walkout by foreign delegations, Netanyahu delivered a harsh speech targeting several nations, regional leaders, and international bodies.
During his address, Netanyahu singled out Turkey, describing the country as a "super spreader of antisemitic lies" and branding Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan a "tyrant". Netanyahu accused Ankara of providing shelter to senior Hamas leaders and rejected Erdogan's recurring statements regarding Jerusalem and Palestinian statehood, declaring: "He says he's going to be the ruler of Jerusalem. No, sir, you won't be. It's our country, our city, our eternal capital".
How did Turkish officials respond to Netanyahu's address?
In response, Turkish Presidency Communications Director Burhanettin Duran condemned the remarks via state-run news agency Anadolu, emphasizing that Netanyahu's accusations against President Erdogan were "incompatible with the ideals of peace, law, and dialogue represented by the UN".
Duran asserted that the verbal attacks were a diversionary tactic, stating that no rhetoric can make Netanyahu's "massacres, the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, and the proceedings before international law invisible".
Referring to international legal actions—including the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant proceedings—Duran noted that the Israeli leader has become "more isolated than ever". He reaffirmed that Turkey, under Erdogan's leadership, would continue to advocate for Palestinian statehood, international law, and regional accountability.
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