As Israel defends itself, many are attacking them. Erdogan is only the latest to accuse God’s nation of war crimes and terrorism.

From Daily Mail. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan today said Israel was a ‘terror state’ committing war crimes and violating international law in Gaza, while repeating his view that Hamas gunmen are not terrorists but a ‘political party elected by Palestinians’.

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In a fiery speech to members of his party, Erdogan said Turkey would work to ensure that Israel’s political and military leaders are recognised as ‘terrorists’ and brought to trial in international courts.

A ranting Erdogan said Israel was a ‘terrorists state’ intent on destroying Gaza along with the thousands of people who live in the besieged territory.

In contrast the Turkish leader described Hamas gunmen, who rampaged through southern Israel and slaughtered 1,200 Israelis on October 7, as ‘resistance fighters’ trying to protect their lands and people.

He said Hamas was a political party that had been elected by Palestinians, while failing to mention there hasn’t been an election in Gaza since 2006 when Hamas beat Fatah, a secular movement. Since then, Hamas has essentially seized control and imposed authoritarian rule over the territory. …

Relations between NATO member Turkey and Tel Aviv have rapidly soured amid Israel’s relentless bombardment of the Gaza Strip, where the Hamas-run health authorities say over 11,000 people have now been killed since October 7.

But today, Erdogan increased his criticism of Israel as the IDF continued its bombardment of the Gaza Strip and stormed Gaza City’s main hospital where thousands remain trapped.

‘Israel is implementing a strategy of total destruction of a city and its people,’ Erdogan said. ‘I say openly that Israel is a terrorist state.’ …

Erdogan’s withering criticism was followed by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez who today urged Israel to end the ‘indiscriminate killing of Palestinians’ in Gaza, in his sharpest criticism of Israel since since war against Hamas broke out over a month ago. …

Meanwhile, Erdogan’s speech will further inflame tensions with Israel, after he declared last month: ‘Hamas is not a terrorist organisation, it is a liberation group, ‘mujahideen’ waging a battle to protect its lands and people’ – comments which sparked outrage among Israelis.’

He has also accused the West of ignoring ‘international law in Gaza because the ‘blood being spilled is Muslim blood’. …

Erdogan’s latest fiery speech comes after it emerged Israeli troops had stormed Gaza City’s main hospital this morning to root out the Hamas terrorists they say are hiding beneath the medical facility in an underground command centre.

Dozens of Israeli soldiers, some wearing face masks and firing guns in the air, entered the sprawling Al-Shifa hospital early Wednesday morning in a ‘precise and targeted operation against Hamas in a specified area’ of the facility, the IDF said, in what could be a pivotal moment in the bloody war. …

The move to enter the sprawling hospital by Israeli forces could see civilians, patients and doctors in the middle of the fierce battles, prompting the UN to say it was ‘appalled’ by Israel’s decision to raid the medical facility. …

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(Excerpt from Daily Mail. Photo Credit: Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images)