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- 1Erdogan Slams Netanyahu at UN as Israeli Delegation Walks Out●'NETANYAHU IS HORRIBLE': Erdogan Humiliates Israel At UN, Bibi's Camp Walks Out In Dramatic Exit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denounced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations, reportedly calling him 'horrible' during his address. Members of Israel's delegation walked out of the hall in response. The confrontation highlights the deep rift between Turkey and Israel, and the exchange is drawing wide international attention.
- 2Erdogan urges UN Security Council reform and end to veto power●Erdogan calls for UN Security Council reform, urges abolition of veto power
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for reform of the UN Security Council, urging the abolition of the veto power held by its five permanent members. His comments renew a long-standing Turkish position that the current structure is unfair and unrepresentative. Reactions are focused on whether member states will seriously consider changes to a system that has remained largely unchanged since 1945.