After all these years can we believe this?
After a 20-year diplomatic crisis between the two countries, Israel and Turkey announced a full restoration of diplomatic ties on Wednesday. This news followed a recent phone conversation between Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Lapid hailed the development as “an important asset for regional stability and very important economic news for the citizens of Israel,” adding, “We will continue to strengthen Israel’s standing in the world.”
Ariel Kahana writes in Israel Hayom today: If past is prologue, Turkish President Recep Tayyip 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. “Just like diplomatic ties were upgraded, so too could they be downgraded if needed. But if we can now reconcile, then why not?” the Israeli official added.
POOF!! Just like that – are we supposed to believe that Turkey will reverse course and stop hating Israel? Does this agreement really signal the end of the 20-year diplomatic crisis between the two countries?
P.S. Refer back to the title of this article: What Goes Up Could Go Down. Just saying.