Turkish health minister slams Muslim community of its silence on Gaza

Muslim countries should be more active denouncing Israeli attacks on Gaza, Turkish Health Minister Mehmet Muezzinoglu has said during a visit to Greece.

"The real Muslims should adopt this fraternity and can say 'stop' to this violence," he told The Anadolu Agency on Tuesday. "Those staying silent on Israeli attacks are committing a humanitarian crime."

Attending to a fast-breaking dinner organized by flag-carrier Turkish Airlines in Thessaloniki, Greece, Muezzinoglu accused countries supporting Israel, such as the U.S. and Germany, of being complicit in crimes against humanity.

More than 655 Palestinians have died since Operation Protective Shield was launched on July 7 while 31 Israelis have been killed.