Turkey Accuses Israel of 'Ethnic Cleansing' in Gaza
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday accused Israel of "ethnic cleansing" in Gaza, saying the Jewish state's air raids could not be considered self defense.
"Israel is committing ethnic cleansing by ignoring peace in this region and violating international law," Erdogan said. "It is occupying the Palestinian territory step by step."
The infuriated premier said Israeli air raids against Gaza could not be deemed self defense, accusing Western countries of aiding what it called a "terrorist state" by condoning its violence in the Middle East.
"Sooner or later, Israel will answer for the innocent blood it has shed so far," he said.
On Monday, Erdogan said the United Nations "turned a blind eye" on Israeli attacks against Palestinians, accusing the international body of double standards against Muslims.
Source: Agence France Presse
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