In the Heart of Israel: Erdoğan Continues to Operate the 'Turkish Embassy for Palestine' Unhindered

The Turkish representation in Jerusalem issued a statement marking the anniversary of the Palestinian Declaration of Independence, defining Palestine as a 'sister and friend country' and pledging to continue defending Palestinian rights. Ran Yishai, head of the research department at the Jerusalem Center for Applied Policy, called for the closure of the representation.

The Turkish representation in Jerusalem issued a statement marking the anniversary of the Palestinian Declaration of Independence, which took place on November 15, 1988 in Algiers. The statement, accompanied by Turkish and Palestinian flags, defined Palestine as a 'sister and friend country' and pledged to continue defending Palestinian rights in all forums. Ran Yishai, head of the research department at the Jerusalem Center for Applied Policy (JCAP) and a former ambassador at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that 'the Turkish subversion center continues to operate in the heart of Jerusalem unhindered' and called for the closure of the Turkish center, which he said supports boycotts, incitement, and terrorism. Yishai noted that Israeli embassies and consulates in Turkey have been closed for years, while the Turks operate their representation with Israel's approval.