Israeli President Herzog speaks at Baku CICA summit as multiple delegations walk out
The 7th Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia convened in Baku, Azerbaijan. Israeli President Isaac Herzog delivered a speech urging broader regional cooperation and warning that peace cannot coexist with terrorism or boycott. During his address, delegations from Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Pakistan and the Palestinian Authority left the hall. The walkout involved delegations from more than ten nations, including Turkey. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is attending the summit on behalf of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Why it matters
The incident highlights heightened diplomatic tensions at a regional security forum.
How the sides frame it
LOW AGREEMENTLeft-leaning coverage highlights the walkout and condemns Israel as a destabilising 'Zionist regime', right-leaning coverage emphasizes Turkey’s role in leading Gaza talks and condemns Israel while praising Azerbaijan’s leadership, and centrist coverage portrays the summit as a rare chance for opposing leaders to engage in confidence-building and economic cooperation.
CENTER
Presents the summit as a rare gathering of opposing regional leaders aimed at confidence-building, addressing tensions while exploring economic cooperation
RIGHT
Centers on Turkey’s Foreign Minister leading Gaza and trade talks, condemning Israel’s actions and lauding Azerbaijan’s leadership and stability
The right emphasises
- Turkish Foreign Minister to lead Gaza and trade talks at the summit
- condemnation of Israel’s military actions in Gaza and settlement activity
- praise for Azerbaijan’s ‘wise leadership’ and economic growth
How this story developed
- Oct 6 Israel denies Palestinian election officials entry to East Jerusalem and Gaza ahead of vote
- Oct 10 The EU announced it is preparing an Election Observation Mission for the November parliamentary election.
- Oct 11 Israeli authorities barred the Central Elections Commission from East Jerusalem and Gaza, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa.
- Oct 14 Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend the CICA summit in Baku, where he plans to denounce Israel’s Gaza actions and promote regional trade and security.
- Oct 14 President Mahmoud Abbas decreed that the parliamentary election will be held on 11 September 2027.
- Oct 16 Delegations walked out as Herzog began his speech.
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