Turkey has also restored diplomatic relations with Israel

 Turkey has also restored diplomatic relations with Israel

• Diplomatic relations between Turkey and Israel were severed two years ago, but have now been restored.

• Turkey recalled its ambassador to Israel in 2018 in response to attacks on Palestinians in Gaza, in response to which Israel also recalled its ambassador.

• However, Turkey has now appointed its ambassador to Israel after a gap of two years, and President Tayyip Erdogan has appointed 40-year-old Ofoq Olutas as ambassador to Israel.

• Ofoq Olutas Olutas is considered a shrewd, pro-Palestinian cause and an expert on Iran.

• According to media reports, Turkey's decision is part of efforts to improve relations with the newly elected US administration.

• However, Israel has not yet announced the return of the Turkish ambassador.

• It is to be noted that so far in the last two months, 4 Arab countries have announced their recognition of Israel, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco.