Turkey’s Erdoğan says ‘spirit of UN died in Gaza’

The Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, hit out at the United Nations on Wednesday, questioning the efficacy of the world intergovernmental organisation in light of its failure to stop fighting in Gaza.

Addressing lawmakers from his ruling AK party, Erdoğan said: ‘Let alone stopping the genocide, the United Nations could not even protect its own personnel or aid workers.’ He added: ‘Not only humanity but also the United Nations died along with its spirit in Gaza’. Erdoğan’s comments came as the UN security council met to discuss a deadly Israeli attack on a displacement camp west of Rafah. Erdoğan has been a vocal critic of Israel's assault on Gaza.

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[strangetrip]

He’s totally right! The UN has failed to stop this outrage, it has gone the way of the League of Nations

[clairdelune]

It is not him talking. It is us. These words are also ours. Thank you!👏

[karlblumstein]

WOW.
What a slap to the western world...
I mean, he is on the Point.

[whatalifearewelivingin]

Erdoğan said what has to be said. Even tho he knows things will go worse for Turkey but he still stand with Humanity. I respect him and condemn the ones sitting on golden toilets and watching.

[RomeoSuvar]

This kind of speech requires sincerity, and bravery. He knows that his life will be in danger, he knows thar already weakened Turkish economy will have to take bigger blows.. and he knows that he will not find support from regional regimes. He still speaks the truth. Respect!!

[MrLilu]

I salutes you from heart sir Erdoğan you are trueley peace loving person..

[Hbbti]

Great speesh I watched it all, very on point 👏🏻👏🏻

[comchadelalora]

UN died long time ago. In Gaza, Africa, Central America, South East Asia...and the list goes on.

[KamranShaukat-xp]

He first mentioned the US and israel but you have cropped that part.

[zeeunknown]

Definition of a leader hate him or love him

[cherrieleung]

Well said and President Erdogan said it all!

[L-kk]

True said!
But why didn't you provide the rest of his speech???

[threeone]

so true. humanity has died in Gaza. two countries running the world. this is insanity

[ashdragon]

Wow BEAUTIFULLY said 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️👍👍👍👍👍