Friday, October 20, 2023

Rising Anti-Israel Anger Tests Turkey's Ability to Serve as a Mediator in Gaza

Rising Anti-Israel Anger Tests Turkey's Ability to Serve as a Mediator in Gaza Oct 19, 2023 | 23:18 GMT In the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Turkey will try to leverage its population's pro-Palestinian sympathies to position itself as a mediator for humanitarian aid and hostage releases. However, Turks' growing anger over the recent hospital attack in Gaza will ultimately strain Ankara's relations with Israel and prompt Turkey to align closer with neighboring Arab countries. More:Rising Anti-Israel Anger Tests Turkey's Ability to Serve as a Mediator in Gaza