Netanyahu Slams Erdogan at UN, Vows Jerusalem Will Remain Israel's Capital
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a sharp rebuke of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his address to the United Nations General Assembly, accusing Turkey of spreading "anti-Semitic lies." Netanyahu characterized Erdogan as a "dictator" who hosts Hamas leaders, has killed thousands of Kurdish citizens, denies the Armenian genocide, and imprisons journalists and opposition leaders, suggesting Erdogan holds a world record in this regard.
Netanyahu further criticized Erdogan's foreign policy, stating that Turkey illegally occupies northern Cyprus, a European Union member, and repeatedly violates the sovereignty of Greece, a NATO member. He also accused Erdogan of seeking control over Syria and noted that the Turkish president "almost daily calls for the destruction of Israel."
Concluding his remarks on the UN stage, Netanyahu directly addressed Erdogan, stating, "And he says he will be the ruler of Jerusalem. No, sir, you will not be. This is our country, our city, and our eternal capital."
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