Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wearing a scarf with Turkish and Palestinian colors speaks at a rally organized in Istanbul by his party in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, Oct. 28, 2023. (Credit: Yasin Akgul/AFP)
The communication channel remains open, despite Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's announcement on Nov. 13 that his country was severing diplomatic ties with Israel, accusing it of “genocidal conduct” in its war on Gaza. A recent high-profile meeting, however, has sparked considerable attention. Israeli media outlets Walla and Yedioth Ahronoth revealed that Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar undertook a secret trip to Turkey on Saturday, Nov. 16, to hold a covert meeting with Ibrahim Kalin, the head of Turkish intelligence.The talks centered on the critical issue of hostages in Gaza, exploring the delicate diplomatic role Turkey could play in mediating their freedom from Hamas. This development raises serious questions about Turkey's stance on the hostage crisis, particularly in light of Qatar's withdrawal as mediator, citing a lack of...
The communication channel remains open, despite Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's announcement on Nov. 13 that his country was severing diplomatic ties with Israel, accusing it of “genocidal conduct” in its war on Gaza. A recent high-profile meeting, however, has sparked considerable attention. Israeli media outlets Walla and Yedioth Ahronoth revealed that Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar undertook a secret trip to Turkey on Saturday, Nov. 16, to hold a covert meeting with Ibrahim Kalin, the head of Turkish intelligence.The talks centered on the critical issue of hostages in Gaza, exploring the delicate diplomatic role Turkey could play in mediating their freedom from Hamas. This development raises serious questions about Turkey's stance on the hostage crisis, particularly in light of Qatar's withdrawal as mediator, citing a lack...
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