Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Chebushulu says that even if there is normalization of relations with Israel, "Turkey will not change its policy towards the Palestinians and will not turn its back on them," he said.
This is said against the background of the advanced contacts between the countries and the reconciliation visit of the President of the State, Yitzhak Herzog, to Turkey in the coming weeks.
Turkish President Erdogan, who is in international distress, has been courting Israel vigorously, and in recent months has spoken four times with President Herzog.
It should be noted that Turkey hosts Hamas headquarters and senior members of the organization in its territory, even though Hamas is recognized as a terrorist organization in the United States and in all Western countries.
Turkish President Erdogan // Photo: Reuters,
A political source said last week in reference to warming relations with Turkey, against the background of the possibility that President Yitzhak Herzog will meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan soon: "In today's Middle East we have to play all over the field because there is no regional policeman. Just like that. The players in the arena know that we are an anchor of stability. And at the same time, everyone is playing on the whole pitch. "
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett also referred last week to warming relations with Turkey, saying: "Regarding President Herzog's visit - everything is of course done in coordination. Right now, things are happening very slowly and gradually. I want to say a very good word about President Herzog. "In general, it is an exceptional political asset for problem solving. We are in a relationship of absolute trust. I do not remember when was the last time there was such a relationship."
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