Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu stressed that reappointing ambassadors in Turkey and Israel was important for the development of bilateral relations, adding, “We will continue to defend the rights of Palestine, Jerusalem and Gaza, and it is important that our diplomatic messages be transmitted directly to Tel Aviv through the Turkish ambassador to Israel, who will be named at a future stage.”

In an Aug. 23 interview with Turkish broadcaster Haber Global, Cavusoglu said, “Resuming full diplomatic relations with Israel does not mean that Turkey will change its policies in the Middle East.”

Source: al-Monitor