World leaders at UNGA condemn Israel, warn of 'dangerous phase' in Gulf

World leaders at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 22, 2026, sharply condemned Israel's actions, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivering a scathing critique of the situation in Gaza. Erdogan accused Israel of "state terror" and a "genocidal mindset," asserting that Gaza has become the "most inhumane and shameful concentration camp of our time." He stated that approximately 74,000 people, predominantly women and children, have been killed in Gaza over the past three years due to Israeli actions, and highlighted ongoing settler violence in the West Bank. The Israeli delegation walked out during his speech. Jordan's King Abdullah II also voiced strong criticism, citing an "expansionist appetite" and "de facto annexation of the West Bank" by Israel, which he described as an attempt to erase the Palestinian presence.

Concurrently, Gulf nations issued grave warnings about escalating regional dangers. Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani declared that the Gulf is experiencing "one of its most dangerous phases" due to the absence of a collective security system and amid a "US-Israel war on Iran". He emphasized that the crisis stems from delayed diplomatic solutions and that without a robust security framework, widespread conflict could erupt, particularly threatening vital economic and energy routes such as the Strait of Hormuz. French President Emmanuel Macron also contributed to the sentiment of global concern, warning against an "abuse of power" at the assembly.