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Ankara, which initially condemned civilian deaths and called for restraint, has toughened its rhetoric against Israel, saying Israel's response to Hamas in Gaza amounted to a "massacre'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed that the US carrier strike group will commit 'serious massacres' in Gaza.

Netanyahu had planned to visit Turkey in the summer but canceled for health reasons.

The Turkish president hopes Netanyahu has a short memory

Turkey and Israel explore prospects for closer relations, including talks of normalizing ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in person for the first time on Tuesday at the United Nations.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan noted in the meeting that he was excited to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.

"We will continue to support the Palestinian people in their struggle for legitimate rights under international law," Turkey's Erdogan told the assembly.

Many Turkish suppliers are already working with Tesla and Turkey was among the most important candidates for its next factory, Musk replied.

A report called for the European Union to explore "a parallel and realistic framework" for its ties with Ankara.