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- 1Erdogan Denounces 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 delivered a scathing attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations, reportedly calling him 'horrible' in a speech condemning Israel. Members of Netanyahu's delegation staged a dramatic walkout during the address. The confrontation underscores deepening tensions between Turkey and Israel over the Gaza war and drew 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. Erdogan has long argued the council's structure is unfair and leaves much of the world without a real voice in global security decisions.
- 3Turkish comedian convicted of insulting president but released▼Court convicts Turkish comedian of insulting president but orders release, broadcaster says
A Turkish court has convicted a comedian of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan but ordered his release, broadcaster reports say. The verdict means he will not serve further time while the case proceeds through appeals. Insulting the president is a crime in Turkey that has led to thousands of prosecutions, and such cases are closely watched as tests of free speech and judicial independence.