Turkey recalls envoy to Israel

By Agence France-Presse

Nov 06, 2023 12:15 am

Ankara severs contacts with Netanyahu

ISTANBUL: Turkey said Saturday it was recalling its ambassador to Israel and breaking off contacts with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in protest at the bloodshed in Gaza.

Ankara announced the decisions on the eve of what promises to be a difficult visit to Turkey by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

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Ankara severs contacts with Netanyahu

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