Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has criticised the United Nations Security Council for its failure to pass a resolution in favour of a pause in Israeli forces’ continued attacks on Gaza so that aid could reach civilians.

In a post on X, Erdogan said Turkish efforts to establish calm in the region had been hindered by the “wholesale punishment” being given to the Palestinians, cutting off aid supply as well as the deployment of US aircraft carriers in the region.

“The United Nations Security Council, which has become even more ineffective, has once again not fulfilled its responsibility,” Erdogan said.

“Western countries, which leave no stone unturned when it comes to human rights and freedoms, have taken no steps other than adding fuel to the fire,” he added.