Erdogan Accuses Netanyahu of War Crimes, Calls for Trial

Turkish President criticizes Western support for Israel, calls for UN Security Council reform

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being a 'war criminal' and 'the butcher of Gaza', stating that he should be tried for war crimes.
Erdogan's comments were made during a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Istanbul.
Erdogan criticized Western nations for their support of Israel, accusing them of being complicit in its crimes.
Unlike many Western nations and some Gulf states, Turkey does not view Hamas as a terrorist group.
Erdogan also called for reform of the United Nations Security Council, stating that its five permanent members do not represent the world.