MHP Chairman Bahçeli's congratulatory phone call to President Erdoğan.

23.09.2025 22:20

After President Erdoğan reacted to Israel's genocide in Gaza with a historic statement from the UN podium, MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli called him on the phone following his speech. Bahçeli congratulated Erdoğan during the conversation.

The Chairman of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), Devlet Bahçeli, called President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to congratulate him on his speech at the 80th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN).

President Erdoğan addressed participants at the UN General Assembly Hall during the discussions of the 80th General Assembly of the UN. In his historic speech, Erdoğan strongly reacted to Israel, which continues to commit genocide in Gaza. Erdoğan, who called on the world to act together to stop the atrocities in Gaza, received a standing ovation.

BAHÇELİ'S CONGRATULATORY PHONE CALL TO ERDOĞAN

The Chairman of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), Devlet Bahçeli, called President Erdoğan after his speech at the UN's 80th General Assembly. Congratulating President Erdoğan on his speech, Bahçeli also emphasized the importance of calling on world leaders to stand by the Palestinian victims against the genocide perpetrated by Israel in Gaza.

The key points from President Erdoğan's statements are as follows:

"At the very beginning of my speech, I want to express my sadness for the absence of the President of Palestine, Mr. Mahmut Abbas, at a time when Palestine is being recognized by an increasing number of countries. We are here at this podium to also voice the oppressed Palestinian people whose voices are being silenced along with our own citizens. I thank all countries that have declared they will recognize the State of Palestine and call on those that have not yet made this decision to take action as soon as possible.

The United Nations Charter was signed 80 years ago in San Francisco and came into force on October 24, 1945. I would like to remind you of the first words of the first article of the UN founding charter: 'The purpose of the United Nations is to maintain international peace and security.' Yes, while we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations in this hall, grave events are occurring in many parts of the world that overshadow the first words of the first article of the founding charter.

"GENOCIDE HAS BEEN CONTINUING IN GAZA FOR OVER 700 DAYS"

While we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the UN in this hall, grave events are occurring in many parts of the world that overshadow the first words of the first article of the founding charter. Especially in Gaza, genocide has been ongoing for over 700 days right before our eyes. Even while we are in a meeting, civilians are being slaughtered in Gaza. The number of civilians killed in Gaza has exceeded 65,000. It is still unknown how many bodies are under the rubble. More than 20,000 of the dead are children. Every hour, yes, every hour, a child is ruthlessly taken from life by Israel in Gaza. These are not just numbers, friends; they are all lives, innocent people. Right now, people are being killed not only by weapons but also by the weapon of hunger. In the 21st century, under the gaze of the civilized world, 428 people, including 146 children, have died of hunger, and the number is increasing every day.

"THIS IS THE LOW POINT OF HUMANITY"

What conscience can endure this? What conscience can remain silent about this? Can there be peace in a world where children die of hunger and lack of medicine? We are all parents. We have children and grandchildren we cherish. Here, in America, in Europe, everywhere in the world, if a child gets a small thorn in their hand, parents' hearts ache, but in Gaza, children's hands, arms, and legs are amputated without anesthesia. No one should take offense, but this is the low point of humanity.

Humanity has not witnessed such barbarity in the last century. Everything is happening right before our eyes. The genocide in Gaza is being broadcast live at every moment through media and social media. Israel has deliberately killed 250 journalists working in the national and international press in Gaza so far. It has banned all entries into Gaza, yet it could not hide the genocide. I wholeheartedly support Secretary-General Mr. Guterres, who draws attention to the ongoing genocide in Palestinian territories at every opportunity, and I congratulate him once again for his courage. However, the United Nations has unfortunately failed to protect even its own employees in Gaza. 500 people who rushed to help the people in Gaza have been killed, and 326 of them are UN personnel.

Look, genocide is a shameful, inhumane, and barbaric concept used for the mass extermination of people, just like the Holocaust. However, today in Gaza, not only are people being killed. Animals are also being targeted and killed in Gaza. Agricultural lands, gardens, trees, grasses, and centuries-old olive trees in Gaza are being destroyed. Water sources in Gaza are being destroyed and polluted. Buildings, homes, libraries, hospitals, schools, mosques, churches, and historical structures in Gaza are being deliberately demolished. The land of Gaza is being rendered useless for humans, animals, and plants alike.

"GAZA IS BEING DESTROYED UNDER THE PRETEXT OF HAMAS"

Here is another photo for you. Now I ask you: What does the security search have to do with this photo in my hand? Isn't this hostility towards life? I openly express from this podium: There is no war in Gaza. There cannot be two sides in Gaza. On one side, there is a regular army equipped with the most modern and deadly weapons, and on the other side, there are innocent civilians, innocent children. This is not a fight against terrorism. This is an occupation, displacement, exile, genocide, or rather a policy of mass slaughter carried out under the pretext of the October 7 incident. Today, while Gaza is being destroyed under the pretext of Hamas, the West Bank, where Hamas is not in power, is also being gradually occupied, and innocent civilians are being killed in executions.

"NETANYAHU HAS NO INTENTION OF MAKING PEACE"

Moreover, Israel does not limit itself to Gaza and the West Bank; it threatens regional peace by launching attacks on Syria, Iran, Yemen, and Lebanon. Most recently, an Israeli attack occurred on the delegation that was meeting in Qatar for ceasefire negotiations. The attack on Qatar has shown that the Israeli administration has completely lost control. It has become clear once again that Netanyahu has no intention of making peace or rescuing hostages.

Not only neighboring countries, but all countries in the Middle East are facing the reckless threats of the Israeli government.

Let us also realize this: Due to Israel's increasing aggression, the values that emerged in the West, especially in Europe, after World War II have also been severely damaged. The most fundamental human rights; concepts such as freedom of expression, freedom of the press, the right to demonstrate and protest, women's rights, children's rights, democracy, equality, and justice have been put on the shelf. At this point, we all must see this reality. Dear friends, the Israeli government, acting with the obsession of "promised lands," is threatening regional peace and the common achievements of humanity with an expansionist policy.

The holy city of Jerusalem, which is the sacred place of the three Abrahamic religions and the common heritage of humanity, is a direct target of this radicalism. This state of madness, which disturbs conscientious Jews and is not approved by them, moreover fuels antisemitism worldwide, can no longer continue. A ceasefire must be established in Gaza as soon as possible, attacks must stop, and humanitarian aid must be allowed to enter without obstruction. The perpetrators of genocide must be held accountable under international law. Hopefully, this will definitely happen. Anyone who does not raise their voice against the barbarism in Gaza and does not take a stand shares the responsibility for this savagery.

From here, I sincerely call out to all heads of state and government: The day is today. Today is the day to stand firmly by the oppressed Palestinians on behalf of humanity. While your people react to the barbarism in Gaza, let you also show your courage step by step. Fulfill your humanitarian duty towards Gaza, where children are raised. On this occasion, I send my heartfelt greetings to all defenders of Palestine, who fill the squares in different countries of the world to support the oppressed people of Gaza, who set sail to support the innocent people of Gaza; with academics, artists, politicians, activists, and students.