Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Erdogan Renews Criticism to Israel over Gaza Offensive


Al-Manar

"....Speaking to the Turkish Parliament in Ankara in a session carried by local television, Erdogan stressed his words were "less harsh than the white phosphorous shells used by the Israeli army."
"Whoever does not express resentment over the killing of civilians, including women and children, loses his self respect," Erdogan was quoted by Israel Radio as saying. Erdogan said his criticism "did not stem from anti-Semitism" and emphasized that in the past he had termed anti-Semitism "a crime against humanity."

He lashed out at “media outlets supported by Jews” as “disseminating false reports on what happens in Gaza, finding unfounded excuses to justify targeting of schools, mosques and hospitals."

Turkish public opinion has been increasingly condemning Israel's Gaza offensive and hundreds of thousands of Turks have protested against the 19-day-old aggression launched on Gaza.

Since the beginning of the Gaza War in late December, Erdogan has lambasted Israel in public statements. In one of his most critical statements, the Turkish PM last week said a "curse" will fall on Israel over "the children who died in those bombs."......"

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