Turkey's FM and Israeli Envoy Clash at UN Peace Council Meeting
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- Turkish FM Hakan Fidan and Israeli rep Michael Eisenberg clashed at a UN meeting.
- Fidan accused Israel of genocide and causing starvation in Gaza.
- Jared Kushner intervened to stop the argument.
- The meeting also discussed a UN plan for Gaza's future.
- Tony Blair stressed the need for governance and economic reform in Gaza.
A heated exchange occurred between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Israeli representative Michael Eisenberg during a closed-door meeting of the UN Peace Council in New York approximately a week ago. The incident was reported by journalist Suleyman Maswad of Channel 13.
During his address, Fidan strongly criticized Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip, labeling them genocide and accusing Israel of causing starvation among Palestinians in the enclave. When Fidan attempted to continue speaking, Eisenberg sharply responded. The altercation was reportedly interrupted by Jared Kushner, a representative of U.S. President Donald Trump at the UN, who was also present at the meeting along with Steve Witkoff.
Fidan has a history of criticizing the Israeli government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a recent interview with Turkish broadcaster NTV, he suggested Netanyahu's statements towards Turkey were aimed at bolstering his domestic political standing. Fidan also stated that Ankara closely monitors Israel's military cooperation in the region and expects an Israeli foreign policy based on peace, respect, and cooperation. He warned that otherwise, Israel could face further isolation, with regional consequences.
Meanwhile, representatives of the UN Peace Council have presented a plan for Gaza's future. This plan includes disarming Hamas, establishing new Palestinian governance and security bodies, deploying international stabilization forces, and significant investment in the enclave's reconstruction. Approximately 35 countries and international organizations participated in the discussion of this plan.
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, a member of the Peace Council's executive committee, emphasized that rebuilding infrastructure is insufficient. He believes long-term stability in Gaza requires changes in governance, education, and the economy to create jobs and attract investment.
Separately, Fidan recently commented on the formation of a new military bloc, noting that Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a mutual defense agreement in Mecca based on collective deterrence.
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