Erdogan: Israel to pay heavy price if Hamas members targeted in Turkey

Israel would pay a very heavy price if it targets Hamas members in Turkey, the country's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said. 

Speaking to reporters on a flight returning from Qatar, Erdogan warned Israel against hunting down members of the Palestinian group on Turkish soil, according to Reuters. 

He also rejected plans to establish a buffer zone in Gaza, adding that such a plan was "disrespectful" to Palestinians.