Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls President Isaac Herzog and “sharply condemns” the terror attacks that killed 11 Israelis over the last two weeks.
“President Erdogan asked to send his condolences to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones and wished a speedy recovery to the injured,” a statement from Herzog’s office quotes him as saying.
“Both presidents emphasized that on the eve of the holidays of Ramadan, Passover and Easter, there is a need for action to maintain calm in the whole region,” the statement says.
Israel and Turkey have been moving towards reconciling in recent weeks after more than a decade of tense relations.
Herzog also wished Erdogan and the Turkish people “a Ramadan Kareem.” The Muslim holy month begins Saturday.
“On behalf of myself and all citizens of Turkey, I want to wish citizens of Israel and the Jewish People a Happy Passover,” Erdogan says, adding that he sends wishes for the speedy recovery of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who tested positive for COVID this week.
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