Erdogan: Another world is possible, but without America

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the UN Security Council after the United States vetoed a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, describing the international body as the 'Council for the Protection of Israel,' AFP reported.

"Since October 7, the Security Council has become the Council for the Protection and Defense of Israel," Erdogan said.

The United States on Friday vetoed a Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the intense fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

Washington thus extinguished the growing calls for a cessation of hostilities led by UN chief Antonio Guterres and Arab nations.

"Is this justice?" Erdogan asked, adding that "the world is bigger than five," referring to the five countries with veto power in the UN Security Council.

"Another world is possible, but without America," the Turkish leader said.

"The United States stands by Israel with its money and military equipment. Hey, America! How much will you pay for this?" he added.

"The Declaration of Human Rights is violated every day in Gaza," he said, as the world celebrates the 75th anniversary of the declaration this weekend.