Erdogan: "If Israel is truly sincerei Turkey could again mediate its peace talks with Syria"

Turkey is ready to send whatever humanitarian aid is needed to Gaza, said Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday. In an interview with the Arabic-language daily al-Hayat, published in Britain, Erdogan added, "Turkey will extend whatever help it can to rebuild the region." Stating that currently there are no proposals to send Turkish troops to the Gaza border, he added, "If the Palestinians asked, Turkey could send observers to the region." Asked about his criticisms of Israel's attacks in Gaza, he said, "I am not against the Israeli people, but I am against its political leadership and those who back barbaric killing." He added, "If Israel is truly sincere, Turkey could mediate again its peace negotiations" with Syria, which were suspended during the attacks. In separate news, Erdogan will travel to Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday to attend World Economic Forum meetings.