23.09.2025 17:11
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in his speech at the 80th UN General Assembly that began in New York, stated, "The world is heading towards a collapse. The principles of the United Nations are under siege, and the foundations of peace and progress are crumbling... 80 years later, we are facing the same challenges that the founders of the UN encountered." He emphasized that the global order is under serious threat.
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The 80th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) has begun in New York with the participation of world leaders. In meetings held under the shadow of Israel's attacks in Gaza and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, figures such as US President Donald Trump, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to take the stage.
"THE WORLD IS HEADING TOWARDS A COLLAPSE"
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in his opening speech, stated that the organization is facing historical tests, saying, "The world is heading towards a collapse. The principles of the United Nations are under siege, and the foundations of peace and progress are crumbling... 80 years later, we are facing the same challenges that the founders of the UN encountered."
"THE ISSUE WE ARE DISCUSSING HERE..."
Guterres emphasized that the international order is shaken, warning that "without effective multilateral institutions, the world will be dragged into chaos." He stated that it is necessary to reaffirm the necessity of international law, saying, "The issue we are discussing here is a matter of life or death for millions of people."
GAZA EMPHASIS
In his speech, Guterres specifically addressed Gaza, stating, "The horror in Gaza is approaching its third year. The scale of death and destruction surpasses all other conflicts," calling on the international community.
Highlights from Guterres' speech are as follows:
"We see how barbaric the war has progressed. We must not allow this. Our stance must be clear. We will respect international law. We must develop a common stance. Being against war and violence should be a common stance. We have entered an era of ruthless human suffering. The principles of the UN are under siege.
"WE MUST STAND BEHIND THE PRINCIPLES THAT MAKE US WHO WE ARE"
The foundations of peace are collapsing under the weight of impunity and inequality. We must stand behind the principles that make us who we are. Look at what is happening in Gaza. We must realize our ideals and implement them uncompromisingly. Let’s look at Ukraine. The US and its allies must strive harder for peace.
"THIS MASSACRE MUST END NOW"
Nothing can justify the Hamas terrorism on October 7. But what Israel has inflicted on the Palestinians cannot be justified either. Hostages must be released immediately. Israel must also cease its attacks on civilians immediately. This massacre, the killing of people in this way, must end. The horror in Gaza is approaching its third dreadful year. These are the results of decisions that challenge basic humanity.
"I HAVE NOT SEEN VIOLENCE LIKE IN GAZA"
These are the results of decisions that challenge basic humanity. I have not seen violence like in Gaza. There is a systematic destruction taking place there. We need to ensure equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere in the world.
EMPHASIS ON EQUALITY
Human rights, politics, economy; they should be equal for everyone without discrimination.
PALESTINIAN WIND AT THE UN
On the other hand, leaders of 10 countries, including France and the UK, announced in the last two days that they recognize Palestine as a state. The United Nations General Assembly has turned into a summit for Palestine in this sense. The UK, Australia, Portugal, and Canada had announced their decisions a day before the summit.
During the General Assembly, France, Monaco, Luxembourg, Belgium, Malta, and Andorra announced that they recognize Palestine as a state. With these steps, the number of UN member countries recognizing the State of Palestine has risen to 156 out of 193. The Vatican, which is not a UN member, also recognizes the State of Palestine.
This step signifies a historic advancement for Palestine and the Middle East. The moves of leaders emphasizing the importance of a two-state solution, although currently symbolic, indicate that international pressure on Israel, which continues its genocidal war in Gaza, has significantly increased.
DECISIONS ANGERED ISRAEL
Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to annex the occupied Palestinian territories of the West Bank in response to the recognition decision. "There will be no Palestinian state," he said.
Netanyahu claimed that they have been preventing the establishment of a Palestinian state for years and will not allow it to happen, stating that they have doubled the number of illegal Jewish settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories and will continue on this path. Netanyahu said he would respond to countries' decisions to recognize the Palestinian state after returning from the US, saying, "Wait and see," hinting at the annexation of the West Bank.
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