Turkish foreign ministry spokesman Oncu Keceli, sending aid by ground was easier, cheaper, and more effective.
Speaking at a fast-breaking dinner during Ramadan with foreign ambassadors in Ankara, Erdogan criticized Western countries for backing Israel
Dalia Ziada condemned the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 but then faced a wave of threats and criticism at home and had to flee to the US.
In another bout of fiery remarks, Turkish President Erdogan, who has refused to condemn Hamas's October 7 attacks, compares Netanyahu to fascist leaders and Israel akin to a war criminal state.
Hakan Fidan said officials from the countries held several rounds of discussions on topics including Syria, Ukraine, Gaza, defense industry cooperation, energy, and counterterrorism.
A Turkish court in January ordered the arrest of 15 people and the deportation of eight others suspected of having links to Mossad and targeting Palestinians living in Turkey.
Erdogan, modern Turkey's most successful politician, has led the country for more than two decades.
The shipment, setting sail for the Egyptian port of Al-Arish, comprises approximately 3,000 tons of food, medicine, and other essential supplies.
While Israel and Turkey have enjoyed historical ties, Erdogan's recent comments and support for Hamas have strained ties - an expert on Turkey unveils why.
In recent months, Turkey has claimed multiple arrests of "Mossad personnel," who, among other things, was "recruited to spy on Palestinians living in the country."
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