Israel-Turkey ties
Israel has rushed to support Turkey. Statements have come from the Knesset and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke to his Turkish counterpart. The Foreign and Defense ministries have both painted a picture of a government acting in unity to help its neighbor and ally.
Israel has decades of experience in providing aid following natural disasters, including many earthquakes, as well as providing search-and-rescue teams and humanitarian assistance, especially under the guidance of the Home Front Command.
Israel-Turkey ties improved significantly in the past year, including through high-level visits and better diplomatic ties. This relationship will now prove fruitful, as Israel will likely be heavily involved in supporting relief efforts. This will be important for showing the Turkish people how much Israel cares, by helping displaced people and broadcasting to the region a positive picture of ties, as well as the coexistence of the kind envisioned by the Abraham Accords.
What may come out of this are even stronger ties. However, there will likely be challenges ahead. READ MORE
