Turkey-Israel clash erupts at US-led Gaza peace board meeting
A closed-door session of the US-backed Board of Peace for Gaza turned into a heated exchange when Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Israel of genocide, prompting a response from Israeli delegate Michael Eisenberg.
During a confidential gathering of the Board of Peace for Gaza, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan confronted the Israeli representative Michael Eisenberg, alleging that Israel was committing genocide in Gaza. The dispute escalated into a shouting match that required intervention by Jared Kushner, the US envoy. The meeting follows a UN Security Council decision that gave the board authority to deploy an international stabilisation force to Gaza, despite criticism over the absence of Palestinian representation.
Why it matters
The incident reveals intense diplomatic friction over Gaza peace efforts and questions the board's credibility.
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