Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a scathing attack on Israel during his address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, calling Gaza 'the most inhumane concentration camp of our time' and urging world leaders to place immediate pressure on Israel. Erdogan's remarks triggered a dramatic walkout by the Israeli delegation. In his speech, Erdogan also condemned the US decision to deny a visa to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, renewed calls for global recognition of Palestinian statehood, and slammed the UN Security Council’s five permanent members for institutional 'dysfunction.' Meanwhile, Israeli officials, including Defence Minister Israel Katz, reaffirmed that Israeli forces will not withdraw from key zones in Gaza until Hamas is completely ousted and the territory demilitarised. With Israeli elections approaching and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to address the UNGA on September 24, the diplomatic standoff reaches a critical flashpoint. Gursshheen Gahllen brings you the latest on Firstpost Live.
