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The Israel-Turkey crisis and the need for containment
Op-ed: Israel’s frustration with Erdogan’s behavior is great, but it is worthy to remember the strategic, economic and diplomatic importance of the relations between the two countries.
- Dr. Nimrod Goren
- y net news
It is not self-evident for Israel to have full, even if problematic, diplomatic relations with a key regional state that has a large Muslim population, and these relations should not be casually waived.
The evolving crisis between Israel and Turkey has yet to lead to an official downgrade of official ties between both countries.
However, it raises a warning sign against such a development, which will likely take long to repair, and…