G20 final statement omits Israel criticism, but 'world must act,' says Turkish president
G20 final statement omits Israel criticism, but 'world must act,' says Turkish president .      Erdogan also criticized the UN Security Council, describing it as an 'elitist structure' prioritizing the interests of just five permanent members Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed gratitude on Tuesday to his "dear friend Lula" for his hospitality as host of the G20 Summit in Rio. However, he did not shy away from subtly criticizing the group's final statement. Released the day before, the text does not explicitly mention Israel's offensive in the paragraph dedicated to the war in Gaza, where approximately 50,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have lost their lives. The conflict began in October 2023 following a terrorist attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas in
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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed gratitude on Tuesday to his "dear friend Lula" for his hospitality as host of the G20 Summit in Rio. However, he did not shy away from subtly criticizing the group's final statement. Released the day before, the text does not explicitly mention Israel's offensive in the paragraph dedicated to the war in Gaza, where approximately 50,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have lost their lives. The conflict began in October 2023 following a terrorist attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Israeli territory.

— To be frank about the final statement, it was a declaration I expected to see, and we have a result that meets the expectations of the [G20 member] countries — Erdogan commented during a press conference on Tuesday at the summit's media center. — After 13 months of war, the world has yet to take the stance we expected against Israel's oppression, but as Turkey, we continue this struggle hand in hand with our friends. Even if we stand alone, we will continue to defend the oppressed.

According to Erdogan, "strong statements about Gaza were included in the G20 leaders' declaration" due to Turkish initiatives.

The G20 leaders approved the summit's final statement by consensus on Monday night, ahead of schedule, after two words were added at the last minute in two different paragraphs, allowing for the leaders' final endorsement. The declaration calls for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip but does not mention the Israeli offensive.

"By expressing our deep concern over the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the escalation in Lebanon, we emphasize the urgent need to expand the flow of humanitarian assistance and strengthen the protection of civilians, demanding the removal of all barriers to the provision of humanitarian assistance on a wide scale," the text states.

The declaration continues: "We highlight the human suffering and adverse impacts of the war. Affirming the Palestinian right to self-determination, we reiterate our unwavering commitment to the vision of a two-state solution, where Israel and a Palestinian state coexist peacefully within secure and recognized borders, consistent with international law and relevant UN resolutions. We are united in support of a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2735, and in Lebanon, enabling citizens to return safely to their homes on both sides of the Blue Line."

In a speech at the UN General Assembly in late September, Erdogan criticized the organization for its inaction in the Gaza Strip, accusing Israel of turning the Palestinian territory into the "world's largest cemetery for children and women." The Turkish leader also expressed support for Lebanon, where the Jewish state launched large-scale attacks against the Shiite group Hezbollah, and criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government for dragging the Middle East region "into a larger war."

— The human cost of state terrorism inflicted by Israel in our region, with the support of Western powers, is increasing day by day — he stated on Tuesday. — History will not forgive those who remain silent against this growing cruelty and brutality, for any reason.

In his opening speech, the Turkish leader once again attacked the UN Security Council, claiming it has "turned into an elitist structure that prioritizes the interests of only five permanent members and serves these countries instead of protecting the rights of the 193 member countries."

— The human cost of state terrorism inflicted by Israel in our region, with the support of Western powers, is increasing day by day — he added.

He emphasized the need for an "urgent and permanent" ceasefire to end what he called the "genocide in Gaza and the massacres in Lebanon and the West Bank":

— One thing must be clear. We are not against any people, nation, or country. We are against massacres and their perpetrators. Our issue is with those who seek the safety of their country and citizens by spilling more innocent blood. Our issue is with those who drag our geography into chaos and instability with their policies of occupation and invasion.
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     Erdogan also criticized the UN Security Council, describing it as an 'elitist structure' prioritizing the interests of just five permanent members Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed gratitude on Tuesday to his "dear friend Lula" for his hospitality as host of the G20 Summit in Rio. However, he did not shy away from subtly criticizing the group's final statement. Released the day before, the text does not explicitly mention Israel's offensive in the paragraph dedicated to the war in Gaza, where approximately 50,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have lost their lives. The conflict began in October 2023 following a terrorist attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Israeli territory.
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— To be frank about the final statement, it was a declaration I expected to see, and we have a result that meets the expectations of the [G20 member] countries — Erdogan commented during a press conference on Tuesday at the summit's media center. — After 13 months of war, the world has yet to take the stance we expected against Israel's oppression, but as Turkey, we continue this struggle hand in hand with our friends. Even if we stand alone, we will continue to defend the oppressed.
According to Erdogan, "strong statements about Gaza were included in the G20 leaders' declaration" due to Turkish initiatives.
The G20 leaders approved the summit's final statement by consensus on Monday night, ahead of schedule, after two words were added at the last minute in two different paragraphs, allowing for the leaders' final endorsement. The declaration calls for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip but does not mention the Israeli offensive.
"By expressing our deep concern over the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the escalation in Lebanon, we emphasize the urgent need to expand the flow of humanitarian assistance and strengthen the protection of civilians, demanding the removal of all barriers to the provision of humanitarian assistance on a wide scale," the text states.
The declaration continues: "We highlight the human suffering and adverse impacts of the war. Affirming the Palestinian right to self-determination, we reiterate our unwavering commitment to the vision of a two-state solution, where Israel and a Palestinian state coexist peacefully within secure and recognized borders, consistent with international law and relevant UN resolutions. We are united in support of a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2735, and in Lebanon, enabling citizens to return safely to their homes on both sides of the Blue Line."
In a speech at the UN General Assembly in late September, Erdogan criticized the organization for its inaction in the Gaza Strip, accusing Israel of turning the Palestinian territory into the "world's largest cemetery for children and women." The Turkish leader also expressed support for Lebanon, where the Jewish state launched large-scale attacks against the Shiite group Hezbollah, and criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government for dragging the Middle East region "into a larger war."
— The human cost of state terrorism inflicted by Israel in our region, with the support of Western powers, is increasing day by day — he stated on Tuesday. — History will not forgive those who remain silent against this growing cruelty and brutality, for any reason.
In his opening speech, the Turkish leader once again attacked the UN Security Council, claiming it has "turned into an elitist structure that prioritizes the interests of only five permanent members and serves these countries instead of protecting the rights of the 193 member countries."
— The human cost of state terrorism inflicted by Israel in our region, with the support of Western powers, is increasing day by day — he added.
He emphasized the need for an "urgent and permanent" ceasefire to end what he called the "genocide in Gaza and the massacres in Lebanon and the West Bank":
— One thing must be clear. We are not against any people, nation, or country. We are against massacres and their perpetrators. Our issue is with those who seek the safety of their country and citizens by spilling more innocent blood. Our issue is with those who drag our geography into chaos and instability with their policies of occupation and invasion.
The translation of this text into english was carried out by Project Irineu, O GLOBO's initiative to develop artificial intelligence tools. Here is the link to the original report.
G20 final statement omits Israel criticism, but 'world must act,' says Turkish president