September 17, 2025 | 10:20 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel's recent attack on the Hamas negotiation team in Qatar. "Ideologically, Netanyahu is like a relative of Hitler," Erdogan was quoted as saying by Anadolu on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Speaking upon his return from Doha, where he attended an emergency Arab-Islamic summit, Erdogan drew a parallel between the two leaders. "Just as Hitler could not foresee the defeat that awaited him, Netanyahu will face the same ultimate fate," he stated.
The Turkish leader described the strike on the Hamas team as a direct challenge to international law and order. He asserted that Israel's leadership had transformed its "radical mindset into nothing more than a murderous network built on fascist ideology."
Erdogan also urged Western nations to recognize Palestine, noting that such a move would increase pressure on Israel. He pledged to raise the issue again at the United Nations, expressing hope that the humanitarian front line would gain broader support at the upcoming UN General Assembly.
Turkey's Diplomatic Efforts in Libya and the Mediterranean
Erdogan also addressed Turkey's diplomatic role in Libya, emphasizing its commitment to protecting the country's sovereignty and unity. "We are committed to safeguarding Libya’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political unity, with all our actions guided by these objectives," he stated.
He highlighted Turkey's long-standing support for the legitimate Tripoli government while also noting that recent policies aim to open diplomatic channels with eastern Libya. Erdogan framed this as a reflection of Turkey's "multidimensional diplomatic efforts, regional vision, and commitment to achieving peace."
He added that approval of the maritime jurisdiction agreement between Turkey and Tripoli by the Benghazi government would be a significant development in accordance with international law.
UN Accuses Israel of Intentional Genocide
The United Nations has stated that evidence of genocide in Gaza is becoming clearer. "We see the piling up of war crime after war crime after war crime, of crime against humanity, and potentially even more," said Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, as reported by Al Arabiya.
"It’s for the court to decide whether it’s genocide or not, and we see the evidence mounting," he remarked.
Türk’s comments followed a report from an independent UN investigative team that concluded Israel had committed genocide during its war in Gaza. Türk also condemned Israel’s ground assault on Gaza City as unacceptable.
"It is absolutely clear that this carnage must stop," he said when asked about the assault on Gaza's largest city. He stressed the urgent need to end the war, adding, "I can only think of what it means for women, malnourished children, for people with disabilities, if they are again attacked in this way."
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