Turkey Cuts Communication with Israeli Prime Minister Amid Escalating Gaza Conflict

Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 12:51pm on 04 Nov 2023,Saturday International

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the suspension of talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to Israel's actions in Gaza. Erdogan declared that Netanyahu was no longer a viable diplomatic partner, blaming him for the ongoing violence. This decision follows Israel's withdrawal of diplomats from Turkey and other regional nations due to heightened tensions. Despite the communication breakdown, Turkey has not severed official ties with Israel. Erdogan revealed that Turkey's efforts for mediation are led by intelligence agency chief Ibrahim Kalin, engaging with both Israeli and Palestinian sides in attempts to negotiate peace amid the conflict.

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