Turkish parliament speaker says Zionist regime must be accountable for its crimes

The Turkish parliament speaker demanded Wednesday that Israel lift the years-long blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip, reported by Anadolu News Agency.

"It is essential to ensure that Israel should give account for its crimes in the international arena and also to lift the inhumane blockade imposed on Gaza," Mustafa Sentop said during a meeting with the Palestine Committee of Jordanian House of Representatives.

Sentop said Israel should take steps to end the occupation in Palestinian territories.

"In this context, we are pleased with the cease-fire in Palestine and hope that the cease-fire will be sustainable," he said.

At least 260 Palestinians were killed and thousands injured in 11 days of an Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip in May.