Former Israeli Ambassador Says Erdogan Is Not Anti-Semitic but Strongly Anti-Israel

Pinhass Aviv, Israel's former ambassador to Turkey, stated in an interview with ynet that the relationship triangle between the US, Israel, and Turkey is shifting, with Israel currently somewhat sidelined. Aviv highlighted this as a diplomatic challenge Israel will need to address soon. Despite the recent cooling of ties between Israel and Turkey, Aviv noted that both countries share common interests and problems in the Middle East, which should encourage maintaining their relationship. He also commented on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's stance, clarifying that Erdogan is not anti-Semitic but is sharply anti-Israel. Aviv emphasized that Erdogan makes significant efforts to maintain connections with Jewish communities worldwide.