Clash in the Peace Council: Fidan sharply responded to Israeli representative
At a closed meeting of the Peace Council in New York, a clash occurred between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Israeli representative Michael Eisenberg. The incident was reported by Channel 13 journalist Suleiman Maswad.…
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A closed-door meeting of the Peace Council in New York turned into a direct confrontation between Turkey's foreign minister and an Israeli representative. Hakan Fidan accused Israel of genocide and causing starvation in Gaza. The Israeli representative, Michael Eisenberg, responded sharply. The presence of Trump administration figures Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the session adds a layer of diplomatic weight. The incident signals deepening public friction between Turkey and Israel over the Gaza war, even in settings meant for quiet diplomacy.