Russia and China Join Turkey in Call for UN Arms Embargo on Israel

Earlier this month Turkey submitted a letter to the United Nations calling for a complete arms embargo on Israel, charging that its military is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has presented a full blockade on weapons as an 'effective solution' for ending the war in Gaza and achieving peace. Notably, among at least 52 countries to cosign that letter are Russia and China. Erdogan on Wednesday highlighted the importance of the UN letter, warning that Israel "will become more and more aggressive…