In a provocative address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 24, 2024, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a controversial comparison between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. Erdoğan urged the international community to take action against Netanyahu, accusing him of leading a "murder network" responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinians during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
Drawing parallels with the Nazi regime, Erdoğan remarked, "Just as Hitler was stopped by the alliance of humanity 70 years ago, Netanyahu and his murder network must also be stopped by the alliance of humanity". The Turkish president condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, where, according to Erdoğan, over 41,000 Palestinians have died since the start of Israel's military operations in response to Hamas' attacks last year. He emphasized that among the casualties, over 17,000 were children, killed by Israeli airstrikes.
JUST IN: 🇹🇷🇮🇱 Turkish President Erdogan says "just as Hitler was stopped 70 years ago, Netanyahu and his murderous network must be stopped by an alliance of humanity." pic.twitter.com/Q0Hj17PRVx
— BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) September 24, 2024
Erdoğan’s speech at the UNGA followed earlier threats in July to send Turkish troops into Israel to protect Palestinian civilians, an escalation in Turkey's increasingly tense relations with the Israeli government.
The Turkish leader has positioned himself as a staunch defender of Palestinian rights, frequently criticizing Western nations, including the United States, for their continued support of Israel. In his UN address, Erdoğan accused countries backing Israel of complicity in what he labeled as "genocide" and demanded an immediate recognition of Palestinian statehood.
Turkey’s 🇹🇷 President Erdogan seems to have lost his mind and has decided to directly threaten Israel.
“We can enter Israel just as we did in Karabakh and Libya.”
Should I remind Erdogan that threatening Israel is a very bad idea?
— Vivid.🇮🇱 (@VividProwess) July 28, 2024
The speech came amid heightened global tensions, with Erdoğan condemning Israel’s airstrikes and the humanitarian blockade in Gaza. He also took aim at the United Nations itself, accusing the institution of failing to fulfill its founding mission, stating that the UN had become a "dysfunctional structure" incapable of preventing violence and injustice.
Erdoğan's rhetoric is part of a broader strategy to bolster his leadership among Muslim-majority nations, positioning Turkey as a key advocate for Palestinian independence. His hardline stance on Israel, combined with his frequent criticisms of NATO allies for their support of Israeli military actions, has led to a rift between Turkey and Western powers. Erdoğan’s remarks also drew a sharp rebuke from Israeli officials, who condemned the Turkish president’s comparison to Hitler as inflammatory and unacceptable.
The escalating war of words between Israel and Turkey underscores the deepening regional divisions over the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The conflict, which was reignited by Hamas' surprise attack on Israeli civilians in October 2023, has resulted in devastating losses on both sides. Netanyahu’s government has remained resolute in its military campaign, insisting it is necessary to dismantle Hamas and ensure Israel’s security. However, Erdoğan has labeled these actions as war crimes, urging the international community to intervene.
While Erdoğan’s speech at the UNGA was widely seen as a diplomatic maneuver aimed at reinforcing his position on the global stage, it further complicates Turkey’s relations with Israel and its Western allies. Erdogan’s support for Palestinian militants, particularly Hamas, which many countries designate as a terrorist organization, adds another layer of complexity to his calls for international mediation.
If the Turkish Bimbo Egodon does anything without NATOs approval, he will be in deep doodoo!
You go Bibi. Kill all the Muslims and any who support them.