Iran sets up court to try Israelis over Gaza

Iran has set up a court to try Israelis for its air attacks on Gaza and is ready to try in absentia any people who Tehran says have committed "crimes", a judiciary official said on Tuesday.

Iran, which does not recognise Israel, has criticised some Arab states for not doing enough to stop military action by the Jewish state.Iran's top authority, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called on all Muslims to defend Palestinians in whatever way they can. (Reuters)