Erdogan Condemns Israel as a 'Terror State' and Criticizes Western Support

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has intensified his criticism of Israel, calling it a "terror state" and accusing it of committing war crimes in its assault on Gaza. Erdogan called for Israeli leaders to be tried at the International Court of Justice and labeled Hamas as a political party rather than a terrorist organization. He also criticized the West for providing unlimited support to Israel and called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to disclose whether Israel possesses nuclear weapons. Erdogan's remarks come ahead of a visit to Germany, where Chancellor Olaf Scholz has faced criticism for meeting with the Turkish leader.