PARIS: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hit back at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday after he labelled Israel a “state that kills children,” calling him a leader who bombs Kurdish villagers and supports terrorists. “Israel is a state of occupation,” Erdogan said in a speech in Istanbul, referring to Israel’s continued occupation of the West Bank and settlement building. I’m sorry but… being strong does not give you such a right.”“The leaders of major countries have a mission to make peace. On Saturday, Erdogan continued to play a central role in diplomatic efforts in the crisis, telephoning French President Emmanuel Macron and Lebanese President Michel Aoun, the presidency said. The two sides have since stepped up cooperation, particularly in energy, but Erdogan has repeatedly been bitterly critical of Israeli policy.

Source: Pakistan Today December 10, 2017 16:18 UTC