More Intimate, Israeli-Erdogan President Reply Says Happy Raising Jewish Fasting And Easter

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JAKARTA - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his determination to strengthen relations with Israel. This was conveyed by the Turkish Communications Directorate in a statement. In a statement, Erdogan and Israeli President Isaac Herzog held a telephone conversation on Monday evening local time discussing bilateral relations between the two countries. Herzog also congratulated Erdogan for carrying out the holy month of Ramadan. Meanwhile -- quoted from Anadolu -- Turkish President congratulated his Israeli counterpart who would celebrate Jewish Easter. In addition to thanking Israel for its solidarity and support after the devastating earthquake that rocked Turkey last month, Erdogan also reaffirmed Ankara's determination to strengthen ties with the Jewish nation. Furthermore, Erdogan expressed deep concern over the increasing attacks and acts of violence in the occupied West Bank ahead of Ramadan, according to the statement. He stressed the importance so that there are no acts of provocation and threats to the historical status and spirituality of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem. Turkey last year normalized relations with Israel, including restoring diplomatic relations and reappointed ambassadors and consultant generals in Tel Aviv. Turkey is following in the footsteps of a number of Arab countries that have agreed to normalize relations with Israel. After Egypt (1979) and Jordan (1994), now - since 2020 - there are four Arab countries that are also in a relationship with Israel, namely Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).