Erdogan slams Israel over 'systematic genocide' of Palestinians

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday accused Israel of trying to carry out a "systematic genocide" of the Palestinians in Gaza.

"Since (the creation of the state of Israel) in 1948 we have been witnessing this attempt at systematic genocide every day and every month. But above all we are witnessing this attempt at systematic genocide every Ramadan," said Erdogan.

"The Western world remains silent, so does the Islamic world. Because those who lost their lives are Palestinian, you can't hear their voices," Erdogan added.

Erdogan also renewed his criticism of the United Nations.

"What is the UN doing? Why has it been founded? For world peace? Does it contribute to the world peace? No."

"I am asking the Islamic world? Isn't your heart shattered? Forget about the West. If your family does not embrace you, would others do that?"