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Five delegations walk out during Isaac Herzog speech in Baku as Qatar Emir stays

Delegations from Iran, Turkey, Pakistan, Kuwait, and the Palestinian Authority walked out during Israeli President Isaac Herzog's address at the CICA summit in Baku. While these representatives left the hall, the Emir of Qatar remained seated. During the summit, Herzog met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the Foreign Minister of Bahrain to advocate for stronger ties with Asian nations. Herzog traveled to the event by flying over Turkey, despite an existing ban on Israeli state aircraft in Turkish airspace.

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  • ✓ Representatives from Iran, Turkey, Pakistan, Kuwait, and the Palestinian Authority walked out during President Isaac Herzog's speech.
  • ✓ The Emir of Qatar remained in his seat during the address.
  • ✓ President Herzog met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
  • ✓ President Herzog met with the Foreign Minister of Bahrain.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 14 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Reports now identify the five specific delegations that walked out and confirm the Emir of Qatar remained in the hall.

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  1. Delegations walk out of Isaac Herzog speech at Baku summit

    Delegations from Iran, Turkey, Pakistan, Kuwait, and the Palestinian Authority walked out during Israeli President Isaac Herzog's address at the CICA summit in Baku. While these representatives left the hall, the Emir of Qatar remained seated. During the summit, Herzog met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the Foreign Minister of Bahrain to advocate for stronger ties with Asian nations. Herzog traveled to the event by flying over Turkey, despite an existing ban on Israeli state aircraft in Turkish airspace.

    Why it matters

    The CICA summit brings together officials from nations including those with which Israel lacks diplomatic relations. This event serves as a platform for Israel to attempt diplomatic outreach in Asia. The walkouts reflect ongoing regional tensions and Iranian demands for Israel's expulsion from the forum.

    What is confirmed

    • Representatives from Iran, Turkey, Pakistan, Kuwait, and the Palestinian Authority walked out during President Isaac Herzog's speech.
    • The Emir of Qatar remained in his seat during the address.
    • President Herzog met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
    • President Herzog met with the Foreign Minister of Bahrain.
    • Herzog flew over Turkey to reach the summit despite a ban on Israeli state planes.
    • The event took place at the CICA summit in Baku, Azerbaijan.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Iran called for Israel's expulsion from the CICA forum.

    What to watch next

    • Official response from the Turkish government regarding the Israeli flight path
    • Formal statements from the five walking-out delegations
    • Outcome of the diplomatic meetings between Herzog and Asian foreign ministers
    Sources used for this update (14)
    1. The Jerusalem Post — Five delegations walk out during Isaac Herzog speech in Baku as Qatar Emir stays
    2. i24NEWS — WATCH: Iran And Turkish Delegates Walk Out Of Herzog Speech At Azerbaijan Summit
    3. The Times of Israel — Herzog urges closer ties with Asian nations at Baku summit; meets Chinese FM
    4. Ynetnews — Herzog flies over Turkey despite ban on Israeli state planes, joins summit alongside Iranian representative
    5. gov.il — President Herzog meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi
    6. בית הנשיא — President Herzog Meets with the Foreign Minister of Bahrain
    7. A News — Reaction to Israel: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan left the hall!
    8. www.presstv.co.uk — Iran, 12 delegations walk out on Herzog's CICA address as Tehran demands Israel's ouster
    9. www.europesays.com — Five delegations walk out during Isaac Herzog speech in Baku ...
    10. www.jpost.com — Five delegations walk out during Isaac Herzog speech in Baku ...
    11. www.wireisrael.com — Delegations Walk Out on Herzog Speech in Baku as Qatar's Emir ...
    12. www.jfeed.com — Herzog CICA Speech: Iran, Turkey Delegates Walk Out | JFeed
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