Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
The Turkish leader supports Israel-Saudi normalization, sources say.
Turkey will also host Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas, who will fly to Ankara on July 25.
The Turkish premier reiterated his gratitude for Israel’s aid following the earthquake that devastated Turkey in February.
Erdoğan prevailed in a run-off vote against Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, thus extending his two-decade tenure as Turkey’s leader.
The Turkish president’s agenda includes “supporting Islamist organizations and groups worldwide,” Mehmet Efe Caman, visiting professor at Memorial University, told JNS.
“If the past is anything to go by, once Erdoğan is re-elected this whole story will go away very quickly,” expert tells JNS.
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is almost certain to win the runoff election in May, and experts tell JNS that’s probably a good thing for the Jewish state.
Erdogan calls Herzog to express concern over security escalation on Temple Mount
Israel’s President assured the Turkish leader that Israel is committed to the status quo at the holy sites.
Israeli FM meets Erdoğan in Ankara following devastating earthquakes
“Israel stands alongside Turkey at this difficult time and will continue to assist it through the activities of our forces and providing of humanitarian aid,” said Eli Cohen.
Turkey remains the main lifeline for the Palestinian terrorist organization.
Meanwhile, the new Israeli government has an opportunity to boost the partnership with Mediterranean allies Greece and Cyprus.
In a call with Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu, the Turkish leader agreed to bring about a “new age” in bilateral relations.
