Erdogan Calls for UN to Recommend Force Against Israel Amid Gaza and Lebanon Conflict

Turkish President urges UN General Assembly to invoke 1950 resolution if Security Council fails to act.

Overview

Erdogan demands the UN General Assembly use its authority to recommend force against Israel under the 1950 'Uniting for Peace' resolution.
The Turkish President's call comes in response to Israeli military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, targeting Hamas and Hezbollah.
Erdogan has been vocal in his support for Hamas, referring to the group as legitimate 'resistance' and condemning Israel's actions as 'cruelty and barbarism.'
Israel's recent military actions include the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and ongoing operations in Lebanon.
The UN General Assembly has previously invoked the 'Uniting for Peace' resolution, most recently in December 2023, to address conflicts involving Israel.