Erdogan voices concern over rising attacks in occupied West Bank in call with Herzog
ANKARA (AA) — Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan conveyed his “deep concern” over increasing attacks and acts of violence in the occupied West Bank in a phone conversation with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog.
According to a statement by the Turkish Communication’s Directorate on Tuesday, he underlined the importance of not allowing provocations and threats against the historical status and spirituality of the al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem.
Besides, he thanked Israel for its solidarity and support after last month’s massive earthquakes in southern Türkiye and reaffirmed Ankara’s determination to strengthen relations.
Herzog congratulated Erdogan for the upcoming Muslim holy month of Ramadan, while the Turkish president congratulated his Israeli counterpart’s Jewish Passover holiday.