Erdogan says West ignoring human rights in Gaza because it's "Muslim blood" being spilled

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday that Western countries were ignoring human rights violations in Gaza because "the blood being spilled is Muslim blood."

In a speech at his presidential palace, Erdogan said Israel's attacks on Gaza were no longer self-defence and 'barbarism', criticizing Western countries for providing unconditional support for Israeli attacks instead of calling for restraint.