The attacks on Gaza, which have been ongoing since October 7, have caused great reactions around the world. The speech of the Zionist state leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, to the US Congress drew attention with his abuse of concepts such as human rights and the right to life.
Social Media Reactions
Social media users in Turkey are showing strong reactions to the applause given to Netanyahu at the Congress. Many users are calling for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh to give a speech at the Turkish Grand National Assembly. It is emphasized that the Palestinian people deserve the applause.
- ‘If the world respects murderers, then human rights and democracy are dead. It is Ismail Haniyeh and the Palestinian people who deserve applause.’
- ‘Mr. President, let’s invite Ismail Haniye to the Parliament. ‘This is what the world and Muslims expect from Turkey.’
President Erdogan’s Reaction
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reacted to Netanyahu being applauded at Congress, saying, “The applauding of a genocidal murderer at the US Congress was watched by the entire world.” Drawing attention to the deaths in Gaza, Erdoğan said, “Applauding a butcher who has shed the blood of 150 thousand people is an eclipse of reason and conscience.”
