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Why President Erdogan’s DC Visit Was Canceled
Sinan Ciddi
May 13, 2024

…In March, Erdogan stunned observers after declaring, “Turkey is a country that stands firmly behind Hamas,” just days after Congress approved a $23 billion deal to sell fighter jets to Ankara. In late April, he damaged Turkey’s reputation even further by hosting senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul and professed his support. Then came an announcement that Turkey intends to launch an “aid” flotilla to Gaza-a move that could result in a military altercation with the Israeli Navy. Finally, Ankara announced on May 2 that it was suspending all trade with Israel—a move that is likely to be deemed illegal by the courts for breaking existing contracts. READ MORE

GATESTONE Egypt’s Duplicity, the World’s Silence This is just another example of how, when Palestinians become victims of oppressive measures taken against them by their Arab brothers, the world does not care a bit. About a decade ago, when Egypt demolished dozens of houses and buildings in Rafah as part of a campaign to combat terrorism, no one said a word against the Egyptians — or even bothered to look…If the Egyptians actually cared about the Palestinians, instead of blocking the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip, they could easily coordinate with Israel through alternative border crossings such as the nearby Kerem Shalom terminal.