Washington warns 'we can shut down the Turkish economy if we need to,' as UN says over 100,000 displaced since launch of offensive against Kurds

At least 24 civilians and 42 soldiers killed, more than 70,000 displaced in offensive, facilitated by US withdrawal, that draws sharp international criticism

Jonathan Spyer says Erdogan's army indiscriminately shelling civilian areas, though unlikely to carry out massacres; believes Kurds will reject Israeli offer of humanitarian aid

But 5 countries have yet to gain support from all the body's members for a declaration; French FM calls for emergency meeting of coalition against Islamic State

Erdogan spokesman calls PM's rebuke of offensive 'empty words of a disgraced politician,' claims Kurds are under Turkish protection

Turkey's Erdogan claims 109 Syrian Kurdish fighters killed in offensive, though reports don't indicate anything close to that number of casualties

Prime minister warns against 'ethnic cleansing' of minority in northern Syria, does not mention decision by US president that paved way for offensive

PM avoids commenting directly on Trump decision, criticized by senior right-wing MKs as an abandonment of the Kurds, but says Jerusalem appreciates Washington's assistance

Comments come hours after Turkey launches air and ground assault on Kurdish-controlled areas in northeastern Syria

As his warplanes attack targets near border, Erdogan says they're eradicating 'threat of terror'; Kurdish spokesman says civilian areas hit, causing 'huge panic'