Israel denounces call by Turkey and 52 countries for arms embargo

Israel denounces call by Turkey and 52 countries for arms

The Israeli ambassador to the UN criticized Turkey on November 4 for a letter requesting an arms embargo on Israel, calling the initiative “ malice » and political attack. This request, addressed to the UN Security Council, calls for suspending arms transfers to Israel to avoid their use in the occupied Palestinian territories.

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The Israeli ambassador to the United Nations denounced Monday, November 4, the “malice” of the Türkiye who sent to theUN a joint letter from around fifty countries calling for an arms embargo against Israel due to the war in Gaza.

What else can we expect from a country whose actions are motivated by malice with the intent of creating conflict, with the support of the Axis of Evil countries », Declared Danny Danon in a press release, referring to the Arab countries which supported the Turkish initiative.

It is ” a new ridiculous action by the Axis of Evil against Israel on the international scene “, he added, also attacking the UN once again “ led by evil countries and not by liberal countries that support the values ​​of justice and morality. » « We will continue to fight for the interests of the State of Israel in the face of any political and military attack “, he promised.

An appeal signed by 52 countries

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Sunday November 3 that he had sent a letter to the UN demanding an end to the supply and delivery of weapons to Israel. A joint letter signed by 52 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Algeria, China, Iran and Russia, and two organizations, the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

In this letter seen Monday by AFP, the signatories call “ collectively to immediate measures to stop the supply or transfer of arms, munitions and equipment linked to Israel, the powerful occupier, in all cases where there is reasonable grounds to suspect that they may be used in occupied Palestinian territories. »

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It is up to the Member States to act “, says the UN Secretary General

If the letter was sent to the Secretary General of the UN, the President of the General Assembly and the Security Council, the text especially mentions “ responsibility » of the Security Council. “ The Council must act to enforce its resolutions which are blatantly violated ”, in particular by taking measures “ concrete “, ” including clearly demanding a halt to arms transfers to Israel. »

The Council, which notably called in March for a ceasefire in Gaza, has struggled to speak with one voice since the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023 and Israel’s retaliations in Gaza, particularly due to vetoes. of the United States, allies of Israel.

Asked about the joint letter on Monday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ spokesperson said he had not seen it, noting that ” if the letter calls on Member States to act, it is up to Member States to act. »

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