Erdogan: Hamas is not a terrorist group, UN is impotent structure

Speaking before the Parliament of Turkey on October 25, Turkish President Recep Erdogan stated that Ankara does consider Hamas a terrorist organisation. Turkey has no problems with Israel, but Ankara is not happy with Tel Aviv's policies in relation to the Palestinians.

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More from Erdogan's speech:

• Erdogan stated that he canceled plans to visit Israel;
• The tears that the West is shedding for Israel are a manifestation of fraud;
• Turkey is ready to become a guarantor state for Palestine;

"We are deeply saddened by this picture of the UN impotence. No one takes seriously a structure that ignores the brutal murder of children,” the Turkish president said.