Turkey calls on Muslims to take clear stance over Gaza

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Muslim countries must show a united and clear stance over Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza, Fuat Oktay, Turkey's vice president, said on Thursday, criticising world powers for condemning violence without acting.

"What we desire is that active measures are taken," Oktay told reporters after morning prayers marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

"There are decisions taken repeatedly at the United Nations, there are condemnations. But unfortunately no result has been obtained, because a clear stance is not displayed."

The UN Security Council held another emergency meeting Wednesday on the worsening hostilities, again without agreeing on a joint statement due to opposition from the United States, Israel's key ally, diplomats said.

Oktay said Muslims had a responsibility to act.

"Everyone who does not display a clear stance against this are a party to this torment," Oktay said. 

"Unfortunately, when we look at the Muslim countries that do not display this unity and togetherness, everyone there who do not display a clear stance is a party to this."