Istanbul (dpa) - Israel is both an "occupying state" and a "terror state," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says, calling for countries to recognize Palestine, with Jerusalem as its capital.He rejected the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel‘s capital, saying the move was invalid and a violation of international law. Erdogan, speaking at an Islamic leaders‘ summit in Istanbul, said Palestinian lands kept shrinking while Israel was expanding its territory.He called for Muslims to visit Jerusalem, whenever possible, and go to the holy sites.dpa shg ncs
