Turkish Embassy In Tel Aviv Lowers Flag To Half-Mast To Honour Haniyeh, Israel Summons Ambassador

Turkey has declared a day of mourning for Ismail Haniyeh, lowering the flag at its embassy in Tel Aviv to half-mast, which prompted a sharp response from Israel. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz condemned the mourning, stating "Israel will not accept mourning for a murderer" and criticized Turkey's Deputy Ambassador. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also rebuked the Turkish embassy, suggesting that representatives should return home. Knesset Member Avigdor Lieberman called the flag lowering "one big disgrace." Turkish embassies worldwide also lowered their flags. Watch