Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he is open to improved relations with Israel, but the country must first display “more sensitive” policies toward Palestinians.
Speaking to a group of journalists in Qatar, Erdogan says that better ties with Israel would be “beneficial” for peace in the wider region, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency and other Turkish media.
“But at this point, Israel needs to be more sensitive concerning its Palestinian policy. It needs to be sensitive about Jerusalem and al-Aqsa Mosque,” he says in reference to the Temple Mount.
“As soon as we detect the sensitivities, we will do our best and take steps [for better ties],” Erdogan says.
The Turkish leader’s comments were reported by the state-run Anadolu Agency and other Turkish media on Wednesday.
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