Turkish forces regularly carry out strikes in neighboring Iraq as part of the country's offensive against PKK militants.
Netanyahu responded to Erdogan, saying the Turkish leader is "carrying out a genocide of Kurds and holds a world record in imprisoning journalists who oppose him."
Hasan Bitmez, 54, a member of parliament from the opposition Felicity (Saadet) Party, died in Ankara City Hospital, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca told reporters in televised remarks.
"Israel is not only a murderer but also a thief," Erdogan said, according to Turkish state media, adding "We cannot let Israel occupy Gaza once again."
Erdogan also said that he is not losing hope for a lasting peace in the conflict adding that Hamas cannot be excluded from its potential solution.
Erdogan and Guterres discussed the "expectations of the international community regarding Israel's unlawful attacks."
"If a ceasefire is reached, we will do whatever is necessary to compensate for the destruction caused by Israel," Erdogan told reporters.
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