"Just like diplomatic ties were upgraded, so too could they be downgraded if needed. But if we can now reconcile, then why not?" the official adds.
Turkey and Israel ended a 20-year diplomatic crisis announcing the restoration of full diplomatic ties. But despite the welcome denouement to this saga, this is hardly the end of the story.
If the past is any example, Turkish President Erdogan can be expected to continue with his outbursts. His hatred of Jews was passed on through his mother's milk and his capricious demeanor has only gotten worse over the years. Israeli leaders are well aware of this, and a senior Israeli official told Israel Hayom that if Erdogan turns on Israel, it would know how to respond in kind.